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[Exclusive] Recapturing Excess Profits from Foreign-Owned Casinos… Push to Set Fund Cap at 10–15%
The government is pushing a plan to raise the cap on contributions to the Tourism Promotion and Development Fund by foreigner-only casinos—such as Seven Luck, Walker Hill, and Paradise—from the curren…
Fashion·Beauty
"Recommend a dress that goes well with today's weather," I asked, and it responded without hesitation
LF Mall, a premium lifestyle online store operated by lifestyle and culture company LF(093050), announced on the 14th that it has introduced “LF StyleTalk,” a generative Agent AI. LF StyleTalk is a sh…
Travel·Leisure·Golf
“Sounds of Korea” Featuring Park Bo-gum… Korea Tourism Organization Unveils First Film-Style Overseas Advertisement
The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) is launching a film-style overseas tourism promotion campaign featuring actor Park Bo-gum. Moving beyond conventional videos showcasing tourist attractions, this c…
Travel·Leisure·Golf
Mixed Results for Three Casino Operators Despite 14% Increase in Drop Volume
While second-quarter drop revenue for South Korea’s three foreigner-only casinos rose by double digits, the extent of earnings improvement is expected to vary by company. Lotte Tour Development and Gr…
Fashion·Beauty
Fashion Group Hyungji Expands 'Made in Korea' Initiatives
Fashion Group Hyungji announced on the 13th that it has officially opened a Daegu office dedicated to sourcing domestic materials. With the opening of this office, Fashion Group Hyungji aims to establ…
Fashion·Beauty
SAMSUNG C&T CORPORATION Fashion Division’s SSF Shop Launches Summer Sale Event ‘Shopping Day’
SAMSUNG C&T CORPORATION(028260) Samsung C&T’s fashion division announced on the 13th that its online shopping platform, SSF Shop, will run a “Shopping Day” promotion targeting the midsummer heat until…
Fashion·Beauty
Department Stores Featuring 'Erusha' Now Compete to Attract Jewelry and Watch Brands
As the focus of luxury consumption shifts from handbags to jewelry and watches, the status of high-end jewelry and watch brands is becoming just as important as that of “Erusha” (Hermès, Louis Vuitton…
Fashion·Beauty
Missha Sees 43% Sales Increase During Amazon Prime Day in the U.S.
Misha, a brand under global beauty company ABLE C&C(078520), achieved its best-ever results during Amazon Prime Day, the largest shopping event in the U.S., demonstrating the competitiveness of K-Beau…
Fashion·Beauty
"For Soft-Looking Lips": Hourglass's 'Phantom Blur Balm'
SHINSEGAE INTERNATIONAL(031430)announced on the 10th that HOURGLASS, a luxury vegan-oriented makeup brand it imports and distributes, is launching a new soft-matte lip product called “Phantom Blur Bal…
Travel·Leisure·Golf
Marine Tourism, Seawater, and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism Need a 'Joint Project' [Tourism Biz]
Experts point out that to develop marine tourism—which encompasses cruises, marinas, island tourism, fishing village tourism, and water sports—into a new growth engine for the national tourism industr…