Alcohol spending posts sharpest decline in 7 yrs in Q1 amid changing drinking culture
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Source: South Korea
Published: 2026-06-02 09:51 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Health, Culture & Entertainment, Indigenous, Asia, South Korea, Tax & Budget, Asia Pacific
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SEOUL, June 2 (Yonhap) -- Alcohol expenditures in South Korea fell at the fastest pace in seven years in the first quarter amid declining alcohol consumption brought on by changing drinking habits and growing health consciousness, government data showed Tuesday.
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