Restaurants` reliance on apps grows
(WorldNews South Korea)

By Lee Suh-yoon Kim Pan-ho, a Chinese restaurant owner in Namdaemun, said he feels increasingly uneasy having to rely on digital delivery platforms. Without them, his restaurant would not be able to attract young consumers. The burden, however, is growing, as the platforms charge high sales commissions, eating into his restaurant`s margins. `Every day, 30 out of 80 delivery orders now come through apps,` Kim said. `The platforms such as Yogiyo and Baedaltong barely leave any profit for...