Emart24 to open 1st convenience store in Laos

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Officials from Emart24 and Kolao Group pose for a photo after signing a master franchise agreement at Kolao's headquarters in Vientiane, Laos, on Sept. 25, 2025, in this photo provided by Emart24. The deal marks the South Korean convenience store chain's entry into the Southeast Asian country. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

SEOUL, Sept. 28 (Yonhap) -- Emart24 said Sunday it will open its first outlet in Laos, marking the entry of a South Korean convenience store brand into the Southeast Asian country.

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