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How to capitalise on the healthy potential in South Korea’s on-premise – Market Intel

CGA by NIQ
Last updated: 06/10/2026 at 6:08 AM
By CGA by NIQ
29 May 2026
10 Min Read

In South Korea, the on-premise channel is showing remarkable resilience in the face of ongoing economic pressures.


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In South Korea, the on-premise channel is showing remarkable resilience in the face of ongoing economic pressures.

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Almost nine in ten (88%) of South Korean consumers visit the on-premise channel (+3pp vs the Asia-Pacific average)61% of consumers in the country visit the channel weekly (+1pp vs the global average)Three-fifths (60%) are ‘likely’ or ‘very likely’ to purchase a drink for at-home consumption if they enjoyed it in a bar or restaurantBoth spirits (-8.1%) and beer (-7.2%) have fallen in value in South Korea's on-premise, but tequila (+0.3pp) and gin (+0.4pp) have grownWhisk(e)y accounts for just over 75% of the spirits sold in the country's on-premise, a decline of 0.7pp year on

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CGA by NIQ’s Reach survey provides insights from 34 countries around the world, covering around 27,500 on-premise consumers and 525 operators. It provides accurate and up-to-date analysis of consumer sentiment across Europe and beyond, fusing with other CGA research sources for a 360-degree view of the sector. For more details, contact CGA by NIQ client solutions director George Argyropoulos at [email protected]
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