South Korea

Burger King South Korea causes stir over ‘discontinued’ Whopper

Burger King said it is ending the sale of the Whopper in South Korea.

Burger King South Korea causes stir over ‘discontinued’ Whopper

Burger King said it is ending the sale of the Whopper in South Korea.

HEYTEA opens in South Korea as it pushes for more Asia market entry

The brand has been accelerating its expansion since 2023.

Tim Hortons opens two more outlets in South Korea

The brand entered the market in December 2023.

Starbucks Korea launches first NFT in Asia

The initiative aims to encourage customers to use personal cups.

How GOPIZZA plans to be the next McDonald’s

The brand already has 200 restaurants across a couple of Asian markets.

McDonald’s Korea adds voice guidance service in self-serve kiosks

This is the first time in Asia that this service was added.

McDonald’s targets 500 stores in South Korea by 2030

The fast-food giant will be opening eight drive-thrus in the country.

South Korea hamburger prices reach 19-year high

Prices increased by 17.1% on-year in April.

McDonald’s Korea fined $540k over data breach

The leak was said to be due to lax management.

Five Guys to open in South Korea in June

The restaurant will be located in the Gangnam Station area in southern Seoul.

South Korean restaurants feel the pinch of surging delivery costs

Higher demand for food delivery workers has ramped up the cost of labour in the industry.

South Korean fried chicken brand Kyochon to enter North America

Last month, it also marked its entry into Taiwan.

Popeye’s report strong sales in South Korea comeback

The fast food chain sold 50,000 chicken sandwiches in the first month of its opening.

Singapore-headquartered equity firm buys KFC South Korea

The firm also has a separate deal with Yum! Brands to change its management structure.