Korea Joongang Daily
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Lotte Department Store apologizes after 'antiunion' video goes viral

Lotte Department Store apologized after a security guard told labor union members who were eating at one of its locations to remove their union vests. Labor groups are criticizing the incident as an act of hostility toward union activity.

2025-12-12

No bomb found after online threat prompts moviegoers' evacuation in Seoul

About 100 people were evacuated from a Seoul department store after a fake bomb threat was posted online, but no explosives were found, authorities said Sunday.

2025-11-09

Lotte Department Store to offer promotions for China's Golden Week

Lotte Department Store will ramp up promotional events for foreign customers, particularly those from China, as the country's Golden Week holiday nears and visa-free entry for group tours to Korea begins.

2025-09-17

Smart farms grow mangoes locally as Koreans go bananas for tropical fruits

Who needs Hawaii when you’ve got high-tech hothouses? Korea’s smart farms are making papayas and mangoes a local affair, as tropical fruits go upscale to meet growing appetites for premium, homegrown produce.

2025-08-02

School supply sales skyrocket as kids gear up for year

Sales of children's clothing and school supplies are rising significantly as preparations for the upcoming school year begin.

2025-03-02

2,000 Valentine's gifts for sale at Lotte's 'Love Dear' pop-up

Lotte Department Store's 'Love Dear' pop-up runs from Feb. 5—27, featuring 2,000 Valentine's gifts.

2025-02-05

Pingu pop-up: Lotte opens store for popular penguin series

A model poses with "Pingu" products at a pop-up in Lotte Department Store's flagship mall in Jamsil, southern Seoul, on Jan. 26.

2025-01-26

Coach pop-up opens at Lotte Department Store

A Coach pop-up event with K-fashion brand Matin Kim opened at Lotte Department Store's Jamsil branch on Jan. 21.

2025-01-21

Lotte strikes sweet deal with famed honeymaker Ahn Sang-gyu

Lotte Department Store opened an exclusive store featuring products from Ahn Sang-gyu Honey, Chapter 82, at its flagship store on Sunday.

2024-12-23

Dessert delight: Lotte Department Store hosts Christmas treat pop-up

Models present Christmas desserts, including gingerbread houses, at Lotte Department Store on Monday.

2024-12-16