9 popular Korean skincare items at Olive Young, the South Korean Sephora, from toners to serums to sheet masks

9 popular Korean skincare items at Olive Young, the South Korean Sephora, from toners to serums to sheet masks

Its growing popularity among tourists is clear – last year, its sales to foreigners increased by 660 per cent compared to the year before, according to the company. Even the wives of US professional baseball players were spotted in an Olive Young store when they visited Seoul in March for the opening game of North … Read more

Opinion | Self-checkout machines or human cashiers? Pros and cons of doing it yourself and why we shouldn’t say goodbye to real people

Opinion | Self-checkout machines or human cashiers? Pros and cons of doing it yourself and why we shouldn’t say goodbye to real people

It’s easy to understand why companies like this trend, too. They can hire less people. Some people appreciate the convenience and efficiency of self-checkouts. Photo: Roy Issa But many of us do enjoy the service of a clerk working the register and bagging everything afterwards. We don’t mind engaging face to face, saying “hi” and … Read more