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Old tensions inhibit Japanese grocers wanting to enter South Korea
Retail
Despite growing popularity of food from Japan, concerns about boycotts and targeting persist
When Japanese discount retailer Don Quijote opened a pop-up store at the Hyundai Seoul department store last month, over 1,000 customers flocked in every day. (Photo by Don Huh)
DON HUH
August 14, 2025 15:32 JST
SEOUL -- In July, Japanese discount retailer Don Quijote opened a pop-up store at the Hyundai Seoul department store. Despite fewer than 40 products -- mostly private-label foods and some character goods -- there were long queues.
