South Korea
‘Korean Chaos’ Worries the Fashion Industry
Seoul Fashion Week kicked off on Monday but the city’s retail market is suffering because of a showdown with China, domestic instability and a new anti-graft law.
‘Korean Chaos’ Worries the Fashion Industry
Seoul Fashion Week kicked off on Monday but the city’s retail market is suffering because of a showdown with China, domestic instability and a new anti-graft law.
South Korea's Lotte Reports Store Closures in China Amid Political Stand-Off
The Lotte closures are the latest in a series of incidents affecting South Korean companies in China after cyber attacks and a ban on sales of travel tours to South Korea.
South Korea's Lotte Reports Store Closures in China Amid Political Stand-Off
The Lotte closures are the latest in a series of incidents affecting South Korean companies in China after cyber attacks and a ban on sales of travel tours to South Korea.
Korean Retailers Shake up the Old Guard
South Korean retail has long been dominated by a web of conservative conglomerates called chaebols — but a few innovative retailers are pushing the boundaries of product, positioning and price.
Korean Retailers Shake up the Old Guard
South Korean retail has long been dominated by a web of conservative conglomerates called chaebols — but a few innovative retailers are pushing the boundaries of product, positioning and price.
Luxury Goods Feature in UK Accord for South Korea Trade Talks
A formal working group of ministers from the two countries will meet as many as four times a year.
Luxury Goods Feature in UK Accord for South Korea Trade Talks
A formal working group of ministers from the two countries will meet as many as four times a year.
Can Seoul Fashion Week Turn Buzz into Business?
With a strong manufacturing base, government funding and a globe-conquering pop culture, Seoul Fashion Week wants to become a destination for international buyers. But it won’t be easy.
Can Seoul Fashion Week Turn Buzz into Business?
With a strong manufacturing base, government funding and a globe-conquering pop culture, Seoul Fashion Week wants to become a destination for international buyers. But it won’t be easy.
Lotte Bond Sale Halt Seen Lasting Even as Arrest Bid Fails
The financial stability of South Korea's Lotte Group has weakened as the size of its loans has grown and it continues to seek acquisitions and overseas expansion.
Lotte Bond Sale Halt Seen Lasting Even as Arrest Bid Fails
The financial stability of South Korea's Lotte Group has weakened as the size of its loans has grown and it continues to seek acquisitions and overseas expansion.
Coupang Sales Growth Bolsters SoftBank’s Bet on Korean Retailer
Coupang’s net sales more than doubled in the first half of the year, validating SoftBank’s bet that the South Korean web retailer will carve out a piece of Asia’s booming e-commerce market.
Coupang Sales Growth Bolsters SoftBank’s Bet on Korean Retailer
Coupang’s net sales more than doubled in the first half of the year, validating SoftBank’s bet that the South Korean web retailer will carve out a piece of Asia’s booming e-commerce market.
E-Land Sells Teenie Weenie to Chinese Label in $900 Million Deal
E-Land Group said it will sell Teenie Weenie to Chinese fashion house V-Grass Fashion Co. in a deal that reflects Chinese consumers’ shifting preference for more premium products.
E-Land Sells Teenie Weenie to Chinese Label in $900 Million Deal
E-Land Group said it will sell Teenie Weenie to Chinese fashion house V-Grass Fashion Co. in a deal that reflects Chinese consumers’ shifting preference for more premium products.
Burberry and Kering Best Positioned to Tap South Korea
South Korea’s large domestic luxury market, steady influx of Chinese tourists and strong department store distribution model represents a unique opportunity, according to Exane BNP Paribas.
Burberry and Kering Best Positioned to Tap South Korea
South Korea’s large domestic luxury market, steady influx of Chinese tourists and strong department store distribution model represents a unique opportunity, according to Exane BNP Paribas.
How Gentle Monster Rode the K-Pop Wave to $160 Million
BoF’s Entrepreneurship Week kicks off with a report on South Korean eyewear brand Gentle Monster, which dodged the Warby Parker-clone trap with a design-led approach.
How Gentle Monster Rode the K-Pop Wave to $160 Million
BoF’s Entrepreneurship Week kicks off with a report on South Korean eyewear brand Gentle Monster, which dodged the Warby Parker-clone trap with a design-led approach.