South Korean won money bills in big amount lies on South Korea flag close up. Finance and banking concept How Much Allowance Do Korean Teens Get? “Monthly Debit Card Use Averages 22 Transactions and $110” Last year, Korean middle and high school students spent an average of about $1,300 annually using debit cards, which breaks down to approximately $110 per

Photo=Samsung Electonics Samsung Electronics announced on the 26th that its Galaxy S25 series, launched this past February, surpassed 2 million units sold in South Korea as of the 24th—more than two weeks faster than its predecessor, the Galaxy S24. Given that the Galaxy S25 series reached 1 million units sold a week earlier than the S24, the pace of sales

(Photo=samyang) Samyang Foods, a major South Korean food manufacturer best known for its Hot Chicken Flavor Ramen (Buldak Bokkeummyun), is accelerating its efforts to develop a follow-up global brand. The company plans to roll out localized menu items under its new global brand, MEP, which stands for “Magnetic, Exciting, and Punchy.” With strong international sales driven by Buldak, Samyang is

(Photo=Ibu Kota Nusantara) Samsung C&T, a global engineering and construction arm of South Korea's Samsung Group, is exploring the possibility of building apartment complexes in Nusantara, Indonesia's planned new capital. If finalized, the project would be carried out in partnership with Brantas Abipraya, a state-owned Indonesian construction firm. On May 25, Indonesia's Nusantara Capital Authority (OIKN) announced that a consortium

(Photo=Starbucks) Starbucks is rolling out self-order kiosks in South Korea and Japan, marking the first time the coffee chain has adopted such technology despite its principle of emphasizing direct customer interaction. Starbucks Korea announced on the 26th that it will begin installing kiosks in a select number of stores this week. The company plans to test the kiosks in about