[Consumerwide_ HueSoung, Jun Reporter / Yohan, Bok Reporter] Meejee Lee, an employee (female, in her 40s) washes her disposable cup of Americano, which she's bought on her way to work, before she throws it away. And, she chooses a transparent PET bottle when she buys drinks. This is her value-co
[Consumerwide_Hayoung, Chang Reporter / Yohan, Bok Reporter] Recently, I have been checking out the ESG management efforts of beauty businesses in Korea. Businesses make various efforts to practice ESG management. Some companies set new moral standards which distance their system from corruption to
[Consumerwide_Jinil, Kang Reporter / Yohan, Bok Reporter] On the 16th, the electricity bill increased to 8 won for ㎾h. It was a day with early midsummer heat reaching 31.2 degrees during the daytime in Seoul. We are all desperately thinking about an air-conditioner, yet our hands refuse to press the
[Consumerwide_ Eunmi Yang / Yohan Bok Reporter] It is not easy to expect to see a beautiful evening twilight on the building street in the center of Gangnamgu, Seoul. On my way home after work, which was earlier than usual, I was in a hurry to walk to a bus stop. Then, I noticed an old couple seemin
[Consumerwide_ HueSoung, Jun Reporter / Yohan, Bok Reporter] Delivery apps are initiating various activies for environmental protection. Along with a reusable container delivery service(refer to previous report), delivery apps are actively involved in reducing the use of disposable containers by pro
[Consumerwide_ HueSoung, Jun Reporter / Yohan, Bok Reporter] Earlier, the delivery app industry was known as the main provider of environmental pollution because of the enormous use of disposable containers. Nevertheless, the delivery app industry is recovering honor by accelerating environmental pr
Reporter's note- In the month of appreciation, businesses are initiating ESG practices, including donations. Service, sharing, and contribution are one of the guidance for the consumption-value-based customers. In particular, in May, the month of appreciation, a number of businesses initiate var
[Consumerwide_Jinil, Kang Reporter / Yohan, Bok Reporter] The 2023 Seoul International Furniture and Interior industry Fair: Sofurn&Live show' was held at Coex Samsungdong Seoul between 4th and 7th of May. The exhibition is designed for interior-value consumers who are interested in creating the
[Consumerwide_Jinil, Kang Reporter / Yohan, Bok Reporter] It is probably uneasy for consumers who prioritize travel to avoid places with vivid travel information collections. At the point of bringing forward piles of travel-desires which had been covered under the unexpected pandemic, Covid 19, an e
The value-based consumption seems to increase based on the new electric car sales record. More customers are purchasing new electric cars, referring to the April sales record. Currently, gasoline, diesel, and hybrid cars are taking the top in fuel competition. However, it seems to be that the electr
[Consumerwide_Hayoung, Chang Reporter / Yohan, Bok Reporter] Cosmetics businesses are constantly trying to build an eco-friendly cosmetics packaging system. Those efforts are aimed to reduce plastic use and improve the environment, which can be important for consumption-value-based customers who pur
[Consumerwide_Jinil, Kang Reporter / Yohan, Bok Reporter] Some describe that the domestic telecommunication market atmosphere had been murky before Oct, 2014. At that time, subsidies for mobile devices were passed to customers rather in an ambiguous way, and a new term, 'Ho-gang' began to be
[Consumerwide_ HueSoung, Jun Reporter / Yohan, Bok Reporter] The tobacco industry says that it is speeding up the spread of non-combustible products. Limited sales of non-combustible devices are coming soon. It can be interpreted as a strategy to set a low entry for non-combustion products by reduci
[Consumerwide-Youngchul, Woo Reporter/ Yohan, Bok Reporter] 8th of May is Parents' day in Korea. Initially, it began as Mother's day in 1956, but later on the name was changed to Parents' day in 1973. So, every year we celebrate the day, reminding ourselves of the love and favor of paren
[Consumerwide_Hayoung, Chang Reporter / Yohan, Bok Reporter] The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism hosted '2023Museum and Art-museum week'. Weekly themes are, 'Museum, Sustainability and Well-being'Gangdong-gu is expanding ESG value-based programmes, including '2023 Gangdon
[Consumerwide_Jinil, Kang Reporter / Yohan, Bok Reporter] Some films do not only touch us, but also tell us things we are not aware of or blinded to, and propose us particular directions. Sura, whose documentary film will be released in the coming June, seems to be in such a category. This film call
[Consumerwide_ HueSoung, Jun Reporter / Yohan, Bok Reporter] It seems that consumption-value is ongoing in the new car market. Consumption-value based customers who prioritize the environment are choosing hybrid cars, which are considered to be eco-friendly cars. In April, the growth rate of hybrid