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Read between the loaves: Classic literature sees new heyday at convenience stores, pop-ups

GS25’s Minumsa book-cover buns and collectible bookmarks are driving resale frenzy, pop-up queues and a surge in classic book sales among younger readers.

2026.9.9

A person walks in front of GS25 store in Seoul on Aug. 31.

GS Retail fined 12.8 billion won over data breach affecting 1.66 million users

The $9.3 million penalty comes after the company failed to notify users that accounts on GS Shop and GS25 portals were compromised.

2026.8.31

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Mars-branded promotional kiosk with product displays and electronic machines.

Convenience stores take a slice out of Korea’s pizza market

Affordable, freshly baked personal pizzas are gaining ground as one-person households and tourists embrace a convenience-store alternative to delivery pies.

2026.8.18

With protein drink boom, manufacturers flex natural ingredients

Convenient, better-tasting protein beverages are surging among young fitness-minded consumers and older Koreans, pushing the market toward 800 billion won ($561.4 million) this year.

2026.8.8

Convenience stores reinvent themselves with prize draws, specialized branches

The trend reflects a slowdown in Korea's convenience store industry, with new branch openings alone often unable to drive growth.

2026.7.28

'Value over tradition': Alternative meals push samgyetang aside this boknal season

As prices for chicken-and-ginseng soup climb, Koreans are flocking to eel, abalone and other energy-rich foods on the dog days of summer.

2026.7.15

Woman holding a GS25 card beside a black Hyundai Grandeur with GS25 and Hyundai branding overhead.

A sweet ride: Hyundai cruises into convenience stores with GS25 ice cream collaboration

The ice cream sandwich is one of many cross-industry collaborations, which allow automakers and semiconductor firms to broaden their consumer reach through everyday products.

2026.6.29

Convenience stores, supermarkets ramp up budget beauty offerings

Convenience stores and supermarkets are expanding 5,000-won cosmetics lines as demand rises among local shoppers and foreign tourists.

2026.6.23

A woman holds up a promotional poster announcing convenience store chain CU's new 24-hour delivery system. [CU]

Convenience stores target late-night snackers with new 24-hour delivery

Convenience stores CU and GS25 will begin offering 24-hour delivery service via the food delivery app Coupang Eats starting Tuesday, the chains announced on Monday.

2026.5.18

The Lotte Department Store is lit up in central Seoul on Oct. 30, 2025 [NEWS1]

Korean retailers expand social media presence to entice foreign tourists

With more foreign tourists visiting Korea, retailers are expanding their presence on social media, including major Chinese platforms, through experience-based content and event promotions unique to Korea.

2026.3.18