Korea's 'skin scrub' tours sell out to Japanese women

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South Korea's skin-scrubbing services are much cheaper than those offered in Japan and thus, have spurred many Japanese women to visit the country. The skin peeling technique gives the customer a new skin layer that is smoother. While it costs $120 in Japan, South Koreans only charge $15 for the same service. Travel statistics show that in 1993, the increase in the number of Japanese women entering South Korea was around 13%. The elimination of the visa requirement for Japanese travelers was also seen as having partly influenced this trend.

Lodging & Tourist Services, Accommodation, HOTELS AND OTHER LODGING PLACES, All Other Personal Services, Miscellaneous Personal Services, Personal Services NEC, Services, Travel industry, Service industries, Personal care industry, Korea, South

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Tempers flare in battle among Seoul newspapers

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The rivalry among Korea's over 30 major newspapers is intensifying. The dailies are resorting to tactics such as door-to-door sales and handouts to increase their market shares. However, analysts are not expecting an industry shakeout since many of the newspapers have strong financial support. A distributor for the daily Chosun Ilbo was stabbed by an agent for another daily, Joong-Ang Ilbo, because Chosun ran several negative articles on Samsung, which owns Joong-Ang.

Newspapers, Newspaper Publishers, Publishing industry, Finance, Newspaper publishing, Market share, Periodicals

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Seoul offers fuller menu of flavorful foreign fare

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A number of restaurants offering foreign cuisine have come out in Seoul, South Korea, to offer diners a wider selection of food. Aside from Italian and French cuisine, which have become more or less staples in the Korean diet, diners now can also enjoy a taste of Brazilian and Vietnamese food. There is also a restaurant offering Thai food, but its menu is extremely limited.

Eating places, Restaurants & Food Service, Food Services and Drinking Places, Restaurants, Seoul, South Korea

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