Featured Insights
The future of chemicals in Japan: Shifting toward global specialties
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Japanese chemical companies have historically enjoyed strong industry performance. Building on their strengths can help determine next steps in the years to come.
Interview
How KB Financial Group navigates and curates banking
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McKinsey’s Eunjo Chon talks to KB Financial Group Senior Executive Vice President Dong Whan Han about simplifying processes and transforming bankers into instructors.
Article
Five trends that will define South Korean grocery in 2023
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The ability to respond quickly to evolving consumer preferences could separate market leaders from the pack.
Article
South Korea’s next sales frontier: Retail media networks
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As consumer spending shifts online, many traditional retailers have been caught flat-footed. Retail media networks hold huge promise—but retailers need to seize the opportunity.
Article
How technology can elevate grocery stores in South Korea
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Grocers must reimagine physical stores to keep pace with consumer preferences. Technology will supply a critical boost in this shift.
Featured Report
B2B Sales and Marketing: The Current State of the Evolving B2B Omni-Channel in Korea
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McKinsey & Company, through a recent study, revealed the impact of the omni-channel (integration of online and offline) trends on domestic and foreign companies and possible strategic responses.
Korea insights
Article
Using sustainability to transform food systems in South Korea
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Now is the time for grocers to develop strategic sustainability plans focused on value creation and think more broadly about...
Article
Eat, play, love: How Gen Z is shaping Korea’s grocery retailers
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Korea’s emerging Gen Z consumers want food that’s convenient, varied, and ethically and environmentally friendly....
Interactive
News headlines to watch for in 2023
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What will lead the headlines in the year ahead? We asked influential journalists in Asia and Europe for their views on the stories...
Article
Building sustainability into operations
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The path discrete manufacturing companies have taken to make their operations carbon neutral has important lessons for any business...
Executive Briefing
COVID-19: Implications for business
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Our latest perspectives on the coronavirus outbreak, the twin threats to lives and livelihoods, and how organizations can prepare...
Video
How do digital consumers contribute to a more sustainable and inclusive Asia?
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Richard Lee, Senior Partner in McKinsey’s Seoul office, shares observations on Asia’s digital ecosystem and how environmental...
Interview
Korean companies need bolder transformation to survive post-pandemic world
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McKinsey senior partner André Andonian offers insights on the significant transitions companies have faced amid the pandemic...
Article - McKinsey Quarterly
Our future lives and livelihoods: Sustainable and inclusive and growing
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Growth for all, growth for good. Here, we offer a proposal for business, government, and society leaders.
Article
Five windows of opportunity for postpandemic Asia
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Although the COVID-19 pandemic has caused hardship, Asia has remained relatively resilient, and opportunities for growth are...
Discussion Paper - MGI Research
Beyond income: Redrawing Asia’s consumer map
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Asia’s consumer markets are not only growing rapidly but diversifying and segmenting. Three changes in perspective are...
Article
Hainan’s $40 billion prize: The new battleground for global luxury
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This popular vacation destination is likely to capture a growing share of Chinese luxury spending.