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Sat, July 20, 2019 | 14:23

Lotte bears brunt of Japan trade conflict

A fast-growing consumer boycott on Japanese products is dealing a heavy blow to Lotte Group, as key targets of the consumer-based movements are affiliated with the conglomerate's retail units, industry officials said Friday.

Nam Hyun-woo | 2019-07-19 16:35

'Boycott Japan' becomes more intense, sophisticated

Korean citizens' boycott of Japanese products has become more intense, widespread and sophisticated in response to Tokyo's recent decision to curb exports of high-tech materials to Seoul. Online communities have started a vast boycott of major Japanese brands, ranging from electronics to household goods and snacks. An increasing number of merchants have also joined the “Boyco...

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2019-07-18 17:06

Anti-Japan protest picks up steam

GS head calls for thorough risk handling amid Japan's export curbs

GS Group Chairman Huh Chang-soo called on executives of the group's affiliates to thoroughly identify and handle business risks in preparation for possibly prolonged export regulations imposed by Japan, Wednesday.

Jun Ji-hye | 2019-07-17 17:25

Berry Bros. & Rudd aims high in Korea with extended wine selection

Acclaimed British-based wine merchant Berry Bros. & Rudd (BB&R) plans to unveil three additional types of wines from Italy at Homeplus, its exclusive retail partner in Korea, in a bid to target a wider range of wine enthusiasts here.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2019-07-17 16:53

Hollys, Daiso struggling with tumbler fiasco

Caffe Pascucci, Hollys Coffee and Daiso are desperate to quell the anger of consumers after the Korea Consumer Agency (KCA) found their tumblers to contain high levels of lead, Tuesday.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2019-07-17 16:52

Volunteer activities in Cambodia

A volunteer dispatched by KT&G helps a child with drawing during the company's overseas volunteer program in Siem Reap, Cambodia, in this photo provided the firm Wednesday. Thirty-six university students selected by the company carried out volunteer work in the region, including building libraries, renovating schools and donating books. The company has been undertaking variou...

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2019-07-17 16:51

McDonald's customer served 'almost completely raw' chicken burger

A McDonald's customer has complained to the company's Suwon branch after being served a chicken burger that was “almost completely raw.”

Jung Min-ho | 2019-07-17 15:43

Farmers, fishermen fear Japan's expanding export curbs

The domestic agriculture and fishery industries are expressing growing concern that their products could be the next target of Japan's trade restrictions against Korea, local officials said Tuesday. They fear Tokyo may raise non-tariff barriers, such as tougher customs clearance procedures for food products, as Japan is poised to expand its export curbs to various items. The ...

Nam Hyun-woo | 2019-07-16 17:18

New tuna fishing vessel

Dongwon Group Vice Chairman Kim Nam-jung, second from left, poses with Dongwon Industries CEO Lee Myoung-woo, third from left, and officers of the company's new tuna fishing vessel Jubilee prior to its departure, at a ceremony in Saha-gu, Busan, Tuesday. The 2,200-ton vessel, launched to coincide with and celebrate the company's 50th founding anniversary, will carry a crew of...

Nam Hyun-woo | 2019-07-16 17:16

CJmall to sell CJ Cup PGA tourney tickets exclusively

CJ ENM O Shopping Division has begun exclusive ticket sales of the CJ Cup at Nine Bridges PGA golf tournament on its website, the CJ Group home shopping unit said Monday.

Nam Hyun-woo | 2019-07-16 13:57

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