Low-cost, high crime: The price of South Korea’s unmanned store revolution
Lack of staff cuts down on labor costs for owners, but has fueled rise in thefts and raised safety concerns
May 2, 2024
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The Korea Pro team examines how Lee dominated the optics of their meeting, and other political updates
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