South Korea

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Drinks

South Korea's youth embrace premium alcoholic drinks

Total domestic alcohol shipments in South Korea fell to 2.

Daniel Moretti·September 13, 2026

Interior view of a modern, land-based cultivated seaweed farm with rows of seaweed growing under artificial lights, representing Bibigo's new facility.

Food

Bibigo owner breaks ground on new cultivated seaweed plant

In August, CJ Foods, owner of the global Bibigo brand, will break ground on a commercial land-based seaweed farm in South Korea, moving a traditional ocean crop indoors for year-round harvesting.

Isabella Cortez·June 19, 2026

Young adults in a modern Seoul bar enjoying premium whiskey, reflecting a shift towards discerning and individualistic drinking habits.

Trends

Why Koreans Are Choosing Premium Whiskey Over Heavy Drinking

South Korea's whiskey imports surged by 53% in 2022, hitting a record $260 million, according to the Korea Customs Service .

Daniel Moretti·April 30, 2026