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Government tosses strict regulations, eases garbage bag production, distribution

The government will temporarily ease regulations on the production and distribution of standard plastic garbage bags and packaging materials. Relevant ministries announced measures to "ease supply chain bottlenecks" at a joint briefing on Friday.

2026-04-03

Chanel raises prices on popular Chanel 25 handbags by 3 percent

Chanel raised prices on its “Chanel 25” handbag, just days after raising prices on its perfumes and cosmetics. The company raised the price of the handbag by around 3 percent on average on Thursday, a day after hiking prices for beauty products.

2026-04-03

Gov't mulls nationwide garbage bag purchase limits as hoarding persists

The government is considering limiting the number of standard plastic garbage bags each person can buy. The move comes as hoarding persists despite earlier purchase limits by local governments.

2026-04-01

Throw away garbage bags worries, gov't says amid Middle East conflict

The government on Monday urged the public not to worry about possible shortages of standard plastic garbage bags, despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

2026-03-30

Don't panic, trash bag supplies stable, says Korean government

The government and local authorities have moved to calm panic buying of trash bags, saying supply remains stable despite fears of raw material shortages linked to the Middle East conflict.

2026-03-29

North Korean leader wears $14,000 watch, sister carries $7,500 handbag at military parade

Kim Jong-un and his family showcased luxury items during a recent event, contrasting North Korea's socialist propaganda against wealth.

2025-09-05

In Korea’s online counterfeit scene, Chanel bags the top spot

Over the past five years, Chanel was the most frequently counterfeited brand discovered through online monitoring in Korea, according to recent data.

2025-05-02

Seoul's manufacturing support centers help businesses and communities

A tall knitting machine around 3 meters high was producing a sample of socks at the Seoul Socks Manufacturing Support Center in Dobong District, northern Seoul, on Sept. 7.

2023-09-18

Luxury marketplaces leave customers feeling shortchanged

The demand for high-end goods has been on the increase, leading in turn to growth in luxury online marketplaces. But such platforms are facing criticism for imposing high return fees and even selling fake items.

2022-08-15

Starbucks Korea apologizes for formaldehyde-fused freebies

Starbucks Korea issued a public apology Thursday regarding recent allegations that one of its giveaway items contains toxic chemicals. The allegations were sparked by an anonymous online post on Blind, a social media app.

2022-07-28