Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

'10 won bread' to be mintable with relaxed currency regulations

The production of snacks shaped like the 10 won (1 cent) coin, commonly known as "Sibwonppang," is set to become fully legal with the relaxation of a clause prohibiting the commercial use of coin and bill designs slated to take effect next month.

2024-08-30

Vietnam gets taste of K-culture at Lotte’s Hanoi mall

Vietnamese people are flocking to Lotte Mall in Hanoi, seeking Korean food and products. The mall's Korean vibes and localization strategy have attracted almost two million visitors since its launch.

2023-09-22

[THINK ENGLISH] 길거리 인기 간식 십원빵, 한국은행 항의에 디자인 변경하나

Sibwonppang, otherwise known as the 10-won bread, is facing a design overhaul after the Bank of Korea (BOK) called out the snack’s manufacturers for violating its regulations on replicated monetary layouts.

2023-07-07

Sibwonppang street snack faces design overhaul after complaints from BOK

Sibwonppang, otherwise known as the 10-won bread, is facing a design overhaul after the Bank of Korea (BOK) called out the snack’s manufacturers for violating its regulations on replicated currency layouts. Sibwonppang is a bready street snack...

2023-06-23