[Consumerwide - HueSoung Jun Reporter / Yohan Bok Reporter] Lee Byeongjin , the vice president of Toyota Korea, said during a media event at the Toyota training academy on April 11, "We are targeting carbon neutralisation, not EV sales. Thus, the power train has got to differ according to the curren
[Consumerwide - HueSoung Jun Reporter / Yohan Bok Reporter] The rise in food costs at chicken franchises is burdening customers in the midst of delivery app companies claiming delivery fees are free. The price rise of Goobne and Popeyes on April 15 might lead to a price rise for the entire chicken f
[Consumerwide - Jinil Kang Reporter / Yohan Bok Reporter] At 10:30 a.m. on April 12, numerous consumers gathered at McDonald's Gangnam to purchase a Chunsik Pack. But some had to walk back home without Chunsik because it was sold out only after a few minutes. I didn't get to realize the Chunsik char
[Column-Oh Gyeongsook] Early morning, prior to sunrise, is the hour when the stars are most shiny. When did these stars appear there, and for how long did they shine on the earth and us? How can it keep the system orderly this long? How do nature and lives know timing and season, bear life, and main
Editor's Note: Lee Gaeho, the professor, is popular for In The Beginning. Lee Gaeho, the professor, has a chemistry BA at Yeongnam University, a Ph.D. in analytical chemistry at OSU, a Ph.D. at UIUC, and he was a visiting professor at IU. He is the director of the Korea Research Institute of Analyti
[Consumerwide - Jinil Kang Reporter / Yohan Bok Reporter] The exhibition of Leiko Ikemura, "Light on the Horizon," is held at Heredium, an art space located in a former Oriental Development Company building, which is now being renovated as Heredium, in Daejeon Donggu. She's been known for her work o
[Consumerwide - Hayoung Chang Reporter/Yohan Bok Reporter] MOUs to nurture ESG businesses and consumers involving donation campaigns for children with impairments are held in Korea.Lottecard is supporting young adult starups in the Seoul area and the Lottecard ESG campaign by signing a treaty with S
[Consumerwide - HueSoung Jun Reporter / Yohan Bok Reporter] The free delivery competition began among app providers in Korea as Baemin and Yogiyo responded to the free delivery service of Coupang Eats.The delivery fee is paid by the app providers; thus, it can be beneficial to consumers. Now, let's
[Consumerwide - Hayoung Chang Reporter/Yohan Bok Reporter] The financial industry is initiating new projects for ESG management while supporting small businesses with deposit and loan interest. Shinhan Financial Group is beginning the Wholehearted ESG Project Season 2, which is a strategy for energy
[Consumerwide - HueSoung Jun Reporter / Yohan Bok Reporter] The Whopper discontinuation issue was hot on April 8 all day long due to an announcement from Burgerking, which says that Burgerking is going to stop selling the Whopper, which has 40 years of history. However, it was found out to be noisy
[Consumerwide - HueSoung Jun Reporter / Yohan Bok Reporter] "I might just have died due to starting failure in the middle of driving. For this reason, I asked the official Audi Korea dealer, Teian Motors, for an investigation into the failure of the car. But then, Teian Motors haven't gotten me back
[Consumerwide - HueSoung Jun Reporter / Yohan Bok Reporter] What would be the next step for Mr.A, the current executive member of Chanel Korea, after his crime case, in which he was suspected of sexual harassment of female staff for over a decade, was confirmed guilty? Meanwhile, Chanel Korea has no
[Consumerwide - HueSoung Jun Reporter / Yohan Bok Reporter] Yogiyo begins offering free delivery on April 5 for both single and group deliveries at a minimum purchase of 15,000 won after losing competition (3rd) from Coupangeats (2nd) due to the free delivery service. Besides, Yogiyo PassX offers fr
[Consumerwide - Jinil Kang Reporter / Yohan Bok Reporter] April 5 is Arbour Day. It is the day designated to cultivate mountain areas, which are our primary resource, while encouraging the spirit of loving trees by planting trees. Celebrating the day, industries in Korea have remarked on the meaning
[Consumerwide - Youngchul Woo Reporter/ Yohan Bok Reporter] Due to the constant increase in single households, the distribution and home appliance industries are focusing on consumers of single households.Single households might take up to 39.6% by 2050 due to the constant increasing trend. Accordin
[Consumerwide - HueSoung Jun Reporter / Yohan Bok Reporter] Following the free delivery service of Coupangeats, Baemin has also announced free delivery. Yogiyo is offering 50% d/c for subsciption. This might be a good option for consumers focusing on delivery costs.On March 26, Coupangeats ranked se
[Consumerwide - HueSoung Jun Reporter / Yohan Bok Reporter] Today, you can enjoy even Starbucks coffee through Baemin, without delivery cost, with a condition of over 15,000 won OD (delivery service in groups for orders from similar locations). This is a good news for Starbucks lovers since they can
[Consumerwide - Youngchul Woo Reporter/ Yohan Bok Reporter] Foreigners have for years been misusing Korean National Insurance. A typical example is the Chinese patient who paid just 70,000 won a month to receive medical care valued at 0.475 billion won.Referring to the National Health Insurance Memb
