The growth of IMM Investment, a major Seoul-based alternative asset manager, tracks the dramatic rise of Korea's start-up scene.
Some people are spending more time touring the homes of strangers than shopping for fashionwear or beauty products as interior decorating has become a trend.
Local furniture companies have been enjoying an unexpected sales boost in the midst of the pandemic. According to Statistics Korea, furniture purchase in April rose 24 percent year-on-year to 857.2 billion won ($709.6 million).
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