Olive Young's 3,000-won shopping bag becomes unlikely Korea souvenir

A 3,000-won ($2.12) reusable shopping bag from Olive Young is emerging as an unlikely souvenir among foreign tourists, as the global K-beauty boom increasingly spills over into demand for everyday Korean products and retail experiences. The tarpaulin bag sold by CJ Olive Young has surpassed 1.78 million units in cumulative sales since its launch about a year and a half ago, according to CJ on Friday. It is currently sold at around 150 Olive Young stores, including locations in tourist-heavy area

By The Korea Herald