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McDonald's Korea to host 'Happy Walk' charity event in May to celebrate Family Month

McDonald’s Korea will hold the “2026 McDonald’s Happy Walk,” a family-friendly charity walk, at Incheon Munhak Stadium on May 24 to mark Family Month, it said on Thursday.

2026-04-09

McDonald's teams up with Netflix for 'Kpop Demon Hunters' meals

McDonald’s is introducing meals in the United States in collaboration with Netflix’s “KPop Demon Hunters” (2025), featuring Korean-inspired flavors such as ramyeon seasoning and garlic chili sauce.

2026-03-26

McDonald's Korea to increase prices on 35 menu items, cites higher costs

McDonald's Korea, the local unit of U.S. fast-food giant McDonald's, said Thursday it will raise the prices of 35 menu items by an average of 2.4 percent this week, citing higher costs.

2026-02-19

McDonald’s Korea contributed over $1 billion to country's GDP in 2024, company says

McDonald’s Korea contributed 1.57 trillion won ($1.08 billion) to Korea’s GDP in 2024, according to the fast food chain on Friday.

2026-02-13

Koreans generally satisfied with life, but believe others are happier, McDonald's-Gallup survey finds

Koreans are generally satisfied with their lives but believe that "others are happier" than they are, while many pointed to family and small, shared moments as their main sources of joy, according to a survey by McDonald's Korea and Gallup Korea.

2025-12-23

McDonald's introduces Christmas menu featuring truffle cheese

McDonald's is celebrating the upcoming Christmas season with special menu items featuring the deep flavors of truffle cheese.

2025-11-20

McDonald's Korea starts working holiday program, sends four managers to Taiwan

McDonald's Korea will send four restaurant managers to Taiwan for an eight-week working holiday program starting on Thursday, giving them a chance to gain hands-on experience in a different market and strengthen their leadership skills.

2025-10-29

Woodz getting back on stage in Nov. after military service

Singer Woodz will hold two concerts in November, his first solo concerts since finishing his mandatory military duty in July.

2025-10-21

Korean woman alleges racial discrimination at McDonald’s in New York

A Korean woman has alleged racial discrimination at a McDonald’s in the United States after waiting more than 70 minutes for her order and being mocked by staff.

2025-10-11

McDonald's mulls exporting 'Taste of Korea' menu to other Asian countries

McDonald's Korea said Wednesday it is considering exporting its "Taste of Korea" promotional menu to other Asian countries amid the growing global popularity of Korean food and culture.

2025-10-01