KOREA PROSouth Korean consumer sentiment toward Japanese goods and culture has evolved from a staunch "No Japan" stance to a nuanced and selective embrace, reflecting changing political ties and generational perspectives.
'No Japan?' Korea swings from extreme rejection to selective embrace - The Korea Herald
For one local beer aficionado, the recent increase in the variety of alcoholic beverages available at convenience stores has been noticeable and -- to a moderate degree -- welcome. "Various Japanese beer brands are now part of the 'Buy four cans of imported beer for 10,000 won ($7.50)' deal," 32-year-old Lee Hyun-soo told The Korea Herald. "So I thought, 'Why not relish their rich flavor...