by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com Leading South Korean online retail company Coupang announced on Wednesday that it had secured $1 billion from Softbank, a Japanese Internet […]
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December Issue: Sisters Bond Through Tragedy, Chocolate
Frances (left) and Ginger Park at their store, Chocolate Chocolate, in Washington, D.C. Frances is holding the sisters’ co-authored memoir, released earlier this year. Home Sweet Home A family […]
Designer Doo-Ri Chung Tapped By Macy's
Well, that was quick. The designer who made the dress worn by First Lady Michelle Obama at last week’s White House State Dinner has been selected by Macy’s to […]
Forbes Names Forever 21 Co-Founder Among 100 Most Influential Women
The co-founder of fast fashion retailer Forever 21 was named one of the world’s 100 most influential women by Forbes magazine. Forbes, which released the list of the World’s […]
Tesco's Billboard Grocery Store A Hit In S. Korea
British food giant Tesco has dramatically expanded its presence in South Korea thanks to an innovative approach to the country’s extremely busy populace, according to a new video presentation […]