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Why Does South Korea Have So Many Convenience Stores?

October 27, 2026October 23, 2026 by WHY KOREANS ARE
Editorial illustration of brightly lit convenience stores on a Korean neighbourhood street at night.

South Korea has about 55,900 franchised convenience stores. How small-basket demand, single-person households and franchise supply explain the density.

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