Reported 8 months ago
Traditional snack 'sugar-coated haws' became popular in South Korea with stores popping up everywhere, but now a trend of closures are observed. According to data from the South Korean Ministry of Administration, 34 sugar-coated haws stores have closed from the beginning of this month until the 17th, averaging 2 closures per day. Concerns about the excessive sugar intake from sugar-coated haws have been raised, with some attributing the declining trend to health risks such as early obesity and diabetes, especially among children and teenagers. Sales data from 'BC Card,' the largest payment service company in Korea, also showed a decline in sales indices for sugar-coated haws stores since September 2023.
Source: YAHOO