KOREAN NEWS

Foreign tourists visiting Korea are experiencing the country's food culture through delivery apps rather than traditional restaurants. The "K-Delivery Culture" has emerged as a new tourism trend, leading to an explosive increase in transactions by foreigners on delivery platforms. According to industry sources on the 4th, as the travel style of foreigners shifts toward independent and long-term stays, the pattern of ordering delivery food has become widespread. Woowa Brothers

CJ CheilJedang has announced the establishment of a fully automated production facility for frozen Gimbapt its CJ Blossom Campus in Jincheon. This marks the first time in the food industry that the entire process—from ingredient insertion and rolling to cutting and tray loading—has been automated. Developed in-house over 18 months, the system significantly increases production speed while maintaining consistent weight and meeting strict global hygiene standards. Leveraging it

Released on the 26th of last month, Orion’s limited-edition "Moist Yellow Cheese Chip" has become an instant hit, causing a massive shortage across the market. As the seasonal production run concluded, the product—originally priced at 4,480 KRW—is being resold on secondhand platforms for 15,000 to 20,000 KRW. Some e-commerce listings have even reached 45,000 KRW, a staggering ten times the retail price. According to Orion, all limited quantities have already been distributed

Leading South Korean bakery chains, including Tous Les Jours and Paris Baguette, have announced price reductions of up to 8.2% for key products, responding to lower flour and sugar costs. This move, influenced by government pressure to stabilize consumer prices, has raised public expectations for potential price cuts in other processed food sectors, such as instant noodles and snacks. However, food manufacturers are hesitant to lower prices due to escalating geopolitical risk