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E-Mart said on the 26th that it has launched a budget-friendly Two-Line Kimbap to ease rising dining costs.

The new offering comes in two flavors—Original Kimbap and Spicy Fish Cake Kimbap—and is priced at 3,980 KRW (approximately $2.99).

The Spicy Fish Cake Kimbap packs about 18% of its weight with stir-fried fish cake and includes danmuji pickled radish and shredded carrots. The Original Kimbap sticks to classic fillings—smoked ham, thin egg sheets, shredded carrots, seasoned spinach and braised burdock—delivering a familiar, crowd-pleasing taste.

E-Mart is also running a food discount promotion through the 31st. The Spring Greens Bibimbap Kit (238g) is 2,000 KRW (approximately $1.50) off at 5,980 KRW (approximately $4.49) with Shinsegae point accrual, and the Premium Assorted Sushi (18 pieces) is discounted by 4,000 KRW (approximately $3.00) to 19,980 KRW (approximately $14.99).

An E-Mart spokesperson said the retailer will keep expanding distinctive, half-price product lines that cut dining expenses while keeping customers satisfied.

CU is introducing a Makeup Palette Maker kiosk that uses AI to analyze personal color and instantly produce custom cosmetics.

According to CU on the 26th, the kiosk takes a facial photo, analyzes the customer's personal color, and recommends shades that match their skin tone. Users can accept the suggestions or pick their own colors, preview them virtually on the screen, and then get a finished palette on the spot.

Each palette contains four pans—two mattes and two glitters—with about 100 shade options. The compact palette can be used as eyeshadow, blush, or brow color, and CU uses base ingredients certified by Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.

The regular price is 5,000 KRW (approximately $3.75), and CU is offering a launch promotion of 3,500 KRW (approximately $2.63). The small-format kit lasts around four to five uses, making it ideal for trying shades before committing or for travel.

CU first installed the kiosks today at two Seoul locations: Hotel PJ and Yeonnam Ajit. On April 9, the rollout continues to two stores near the Daechi-dong academy district. CU plans to expand to about 100 outlets this year, focusing on neighborhoods with high numbers of women, students and tourists, including university areas, cram-school districts and tourist sites.

Musinsa announced plans to create a circular system for fashion resources with its partner brands, collecting not only leftover inventory but also production samples and fabric scraps for reuse and recycling.

The company said on the 26th that Musinsa Standard, Musinsa Used, its subsidiaries and domestic partner brands will join the project. Collected items will follow two tracks: reuse and recycling. Reusable items in good condition will be sold through Giving Plus's circular stores, with proceeds directed to public-interest funds supporting marginalized communities.

Unsellable stock and excess fabrics will undergo recycling to be reborn as new products. Musinsa will allocate its own budget to break down and process discarded inventory into textile materials, which will then be turned into household items for donation or sale, creating a virtuous cycle.

This year the company will also produce upcycled wardrobes and clothing racks, collaborating with brands and artists to elevate design. The finished pieces will be used to improve living conditions for reclusive or isolated young people and those preparing for independent living.

A Musinsa representative said the partnership with Giving Plus gives brands a chance to contribute socially while showcasing Musinsa’s distinctive ESG efforts.

Samsung C&T's fashion division said on the 26th that 10 Corso Como Seoul will mark its 18th anniversary with a shopping week running through April 4, offering special perks for customers. The store is also hosting the first Korean solo exhibition by British photographer Glen Luchford through March 26.

10 Corso Como started in Milan in 1990 as a concept store and opened its Seoul flagship in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam, in 2008. It operates as a cultural hub blending fashion, design, books, beauty and food.

The retailer noted a recent rise in international shoppers: cumulative overseas customer sales through the 22nd were up about 45% year over year.

The 18th-anniversary shopping week runs at the Cheongdam and Avenue L locations. From the 27th to the 29th, customers who spend over 100,000 KRW (approximately $75.00) will get 10% off new items (some exclusions apply). Through April 4, a limited number of mini eco bags featuring the 18th-anniversary graphic will be given away.

The Cheongdam café will roll out around 15 new seasonal spring dishes. Through April 4, dinner orders will qualify for a collaboration "free-flow" champagne promotion with Veuve Clicquot.

The third-floor gallery at Cheongdam will host the Glen Luchford solo exhibition; Luchford is known for collaborations with global luxury brands.

Kim Yu-young, team lead for 10 Corso Como at Samsung C&T Fashion Division, said, "Thanks to our customers’ support, 10 Corso Como Seoul will continue to strengthen its role as a global concept store that celebrates fashion and culture."