[Consumerwide - Jinil Kang Reporter / Yohan Bok Reporter] Volvo Ladies Day is a place to inspire and encourage ladies to live better lives.The event has expressed Swedish style through a special atmosphere and programs that help participants discover their own inspiration with comfort and ease. The
[Consumerwide - Youngchul Woo Reporter/ Yohan Bok Reporter] A number of businesses and consumers who value the environment are participating in the Earth Hour campaign led by WWF, "Turning off the lights for an hour," on March 23. They began facilitating the event in 2007; annually, in Sydney, Austr
[Consumerwide - Youngchul Woo Reporter/ Yohan Bok Reporter] March 22 is World Water Day, as designated by the UN. The day has been designated by the UN since March 22, 1993, aiming to bring caution to the water shortage due to the increase in population and economic activities worldwide. On that day
[Consumerwide - Hayoung Chang Reporter/Yohan Bok Reporter] The financial and insurance industries are helping small businesses improve their facilities while supporting the medical expenses of mid-aged citizens with low incomes.Hana Bank and Social Solidarity Bank are helping small businesses by imp
[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 - Jinil Kang Reporter / Yohan Bok Reporter] K-fashion is actively participating in environmental trends by containing the meaning of sustainable earth instead of just expressing creativity. This might increase the value of cultural consumption.The 2024 F/W Fashion Kode has begun at the
[Consumerwide - HueSoung Jun Reporter / Yohan Bok Reporter] The vehicle industry is initiating a variety of social contributions, including supporting local society and citizens in vulnerable conditions while nurturing future vehicle experts and motor sports experts aiming to contribute to society i
[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 - HueSoung Jun Reporter / Yohan Bok Reporter] Delivery apps have become a daily necessity in Korea. Referring to ConsumerInsight, four out of five consumers have experienced one of the major delivery apps, which are Baemin, Yogiyo, and Couplangeats. On average, 1.1 customers order food
[Consumerwide - Hayoung Chang Reporter/Yohan Bok Reporter] Lee Sangmok, the CEO of Amorepacific Group, has participated in the ByeBye Plastic·BBP Challange, which is a national initiative to reduce plastic. "Bye Bye Plastic Challenge" is a campaign that involves citizens, public institutes, and CEOs
[Consumerwide - Youngchul Woo Reporter/ Yohan Bok Reporter] One of the representative convenience foods in Korea is meat soup, as consumers can enjoy a relatively healthy restaurant menu easily at home in the midst of high inflation.However, it's been found that some of these products contain high s
[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 - Hayoung Chang Reporter/Yohan Bok Reporter] Staffs of businesses and value consumers are directly participating in ESG. Hana Financial Group is facilitating the acorn planting campaign, in which 400 members participate. They get to take care of these trees in the office space. Afterwa
[Consumerwide - HueSoung Jun Reporter / Yohan Bok Reporter] Businesses are donating one after another as a part of their social contribution and ESG. I hope that more businesses will care about shared growth through the act of donation.Volvo Car Korea has donated 0.35 billion won for the Family Safe
[Consumerwide - Youngchul Woo Reporter/ Yohan Bok Reporter] Seoulsi is giving away 1000 recycled bicycles to citizens with low income, which can reduce carbon emissions as well as bring social contribution, as a part of their transportation policy to walk alongside citizens in vulnerable conditions.
[Consumerwide - Jinil Kang Reporter / Yohan Bok Reporter] Based on his belief that caring for children of his own as well as those of others matters in order to build a happy home, his second life value consumption is succeeding in childcare. As a practical step, he has found an educational communit
[Consumerwide - HueSoung Jun Reporter / Yohan Bok Reporter] EVs weren't selling well in Korea due to short months (29 days), fewer working days (Seol holiday), and a lack of national subsidies during February. However, considering the government's provision of subsidies and the industry's D/C offer,
[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 - Hayoung Chang Reporter/Yohan Bok Reporter] Fashion and beauty businesses are contributing to society by supporting slow-learner children and staff matching gift campaigns. Uniqlo is having its second year to support slow-learner children in cooperation with Kidsfuture by donating 1 b
[Consumerwide - HueSoung Jun Reporter / Yohan Bok Reporter] It has not been easy for the vehicle industry during February in Korea. Due to short dates (only 29 days), shortened working days because of the Seol holiday, and a lack of EV national subsidies, the new vehicle sales record has rapidly dec