[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 - 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 - Jinil Kang Reporter / Yohan Bok Reporter] The industry began reducing plastic waste by decreasing the use of plastic or using recycled plastic products.Referring to a report by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (2021), the annual plastic waste of Korea cou
[Consumerwide - HueSoung Jun Reporter / Yohan Bok Reporter] A huge change is taking place as Nitori, "the little Ikea," settles down and competes with Ikea, the dinosaur of the furniture industry, in the imported home furnishing market in Korea.Nitori has been conquering the imported home furnishing
[Consumerwide - Jinil Kang Reporter / Yohan Bok Reporter] The language is becoming an obstacle to a better future as the form of language varies according to nation. Thus, it is uneasy to pass on the social and cultural system, human ideas, and emotions. (Doosan Dictionary)For instance, people exper
[Consumerwide - Jinil Kang Reporter / Yohan Bok Reporter] March 8th is International Women's Day, which began as female labourers appealed for improvements to working conditions and civil rights through protests in the US. The UN officially designated the day as International Women's Day in 1978, an
[Consumerwide - HueSoung Jun Reporter / Yohan Bok Reporter] New EV chargers and systems were presented at EV Trend Korea 2024. The keyword for this year is fire prevention for EV chargers.A variety of fire prevention technology for EV chargers, robots, and ceiling types of chargers caught the eye of
[Consumerwide - Jinil Kang Reporter / Yohan Bok Reporter] LGUplus was presenting an electric charging service, Voltup, during the EV Trend Korea exhibition held at Coex Seoul between the 6th and 10th. The Boltup is made of Safety-up and Cable-Up charging systems, which you could experience at the bo
[Consumerwide - HueSoung Jun Reporter / Yohan Bok Reporter] The departure ceremony of the Korean team "Random" for the Rolex China Sea Race was held at 5 p.m. on February 28 in a cafe near Seoul Samgakji Station. Bungejangteo (Bunjang) sponsors the team. Thus, the CEO of Bunjang, Choi Jeahwa, and th
[Consumerwide - Hayoung Chang Reporter/Yohan Bok Reporter] Businesses initiated social contribution activities for the world where their staff walked alongside people in vulnerable conditions.SK Securities took care of citizens living in slums and citizens with impairments as part of staff contribut
[Consumerwide - HueSoung Jun Reporter / Yohan Bok Reporter] The Japanese vehicle brand trend is clearly returning in Korea, which includes both new and used vehicles, in the midst of favouritism towards hybrid vehicles instead of EVs in the market. The growing trend of Japanese vehicles might mainta
[Consumerwide - Jinil Kang Reporter / Yohan Bok Reporter] A recent interior design and construction style is centred on environmental sustainability and high efficiency. One may be able to check out the newest trends and innovations in the construction and interior sectors at the 2024 Korea Build We
[Consumerwide - HueSoung Jun Reporter / Yohan Bok Reporter] Coupang is now taking a new turn regarding the blacklist accusation (exception list for employment).On February 14, the Coupang Task Force, which is made of Minbyeon lawyers (Lawyers for a Democragic Society) and a labour union staff organi
Editor's note- ESG, which contains sustainable ideas through environmental and social responsibility and management, is taking a place as mandatory, not an option. Yet, quite a number of businesses are still ignoring this matter. ESG management is directly linked to consumption value. Thus, we are r
[Consumerwide - HueSoung Jun Reporter / Yohan Bok Reporter] The domestic luxury e-commerce market is shaking as Coupang takes over Farfetch, the world's largest luxury e-commerce business that distributes the world's best 1,400 luxury brands, including Chanel and Hermès, from 50 nations to over 190
[Consumerwide - Hayoung Chang Reporter/Yohan Bok Reporter] Hana and Shinha Finance Groups were evaluated as outstanding in the Dow Jones Sustainability Management Index. The DJSI World Index represents the top 10% of businesses among the largest 2500 businesses globally based on market capitalizatio
[Consumerwide - HueSoung Jun Reporter / Yohan Bok Reporter] Baemin has been testing outdoor robot delivery service at Seoul Samsungdong Taheranro since the 7th. This is a part of a large service robot testing project demonstrated in the Taheranro area, centred around Coex Mall, and it is facilitated
[Consumerwide - HueSoung Jun Reporter / Yohan Bok Reporter] Baemin used to offer services with delivery robots developed by other companies through customization. Now, Baemin is entering the full-scale development of a robot project. This is a self-driving delivery robot that is capable of deliverin
[Consumerwide - Jinil Kang Reporter / Yohan Bok Reporter] The 2023 K-Farm exposition, where you can check out smart agricultural technologies of three generations, the future industry relevant to agriculture, was held at Suwon Messe on the 2nd of November. On the first day, there were constant visit
[Consumerwide - Hayoung Chang Reporter/Yohan Bok Reporter] Businesses are announcing their new ESG determination by publishing their ESG performance report and claiming a slogan.Kolon FnC has published their first ESG activity report, which demonstrates their will to lead circulation fashion in the