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Small restaurants stockpile food delivery containers as war drives up plastic prices

Small business owners are stockpiling food delivery containers as supply shortages and sharp price hikes triggered by the war in the Middle East begin to bite.

2026-04-01

Mingles named the best Korean restaurant by 2026 Asia’s 50 Best

During the awards ceremony held in Hong Kong on Wednesday, a total of six restaurants from Korea landed on the World's 50 Best Restaurants list, including Onjium at 14th, Eatanic Garden at 26th, Mosu at 41th, Bium at 43rd and 7th Door at 49th.

2026-03-25

Korea's new pet-friendly restaurant regulations confuse business owners, customers

Just three weeks after Korea introduced a pet-friendly restaurant system allowing dogs and cats into eateries and cafes, both business owners and customers are expressing confusion over the new regulations.

2026-03-20

‘Pet-friendly’ law not so user-friendly as cafe owners, customers face strict rules

A revision to the Food Sanitation Act intended to open cafe and restaurant doors to pets has tied establishments' hands with strict rules, while dog and cat owners feel it is less "pet-friendly" and more "pet-permitting under certain conditions."

2026-03-10

Michelin Guide to unveil its Korea restaurant selections on March 5 in Busan

A brand-new Michelin Guide for Korea is coming to food lovers this spring. The Michelin Guide will host a ceremony in Busan on March 5 to officially unveil the latest edition of the fine dining guide for Korea, the Michelin Guide said Thursday.

2026-02-05

Dogs, cats to be allowed in restaurants under revised hygiene and safety regulations

Starting in March, dining out with a pet in Korea will get easier — though store and pet owners will still need to follow certain rules.

2026-01-07

No-show penalty at fine dining restaurants raised to 40 percent

The ceiling for no-show penalties at reservation-based fine dining restaurants will be raised to 40 percent of the preordered menu, the antitrust regulator said Thursday.

2025-12-18

Pizza shop stabbing highlights soaring delivery costs and franchise pressure

A fatal stabbing by a struggling pizza franchisee highlights financial issues faced by single-owner outlets reliant on delivery services.

2025-09-05

Restaurant, cafe franchises get cooked for over 3,000 safety violations in 5 years

Franchise restaurants including major fried chicken chains and cafes have been cited more than 3,000 times for food safety violations over the past five years, according to government data released on Thursday.

2025-09-04

KBO is a home run for nearby shops as sales surge 90% on game day

As KBO crowds swell, businesses near stadiums are cashing in, with game-day sales jumping by nearly 90 percent on average, according to new data from KB Kookmin Card released Sunday.

2025-06-15