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2021
DHC Korea announces exit from South Korea
DHC Korea announced that it had decided to end operations in South Korea. Its shopping website was scheduled to operate only until 2:00 p.m. local time on September 15, 2021. The article says the detailed reason was not disclosed and suggests the decision may be related to prior anti-Korean remarks and consumer boycotts.
2021
DHC chairman’s discriminatory remarks targeting ethnic Koreans draw renewed criticism
DHC came under renewed criticism after its chairman used discriminatory language targeting ethnic Koreans in a recent column on the company’s official website. The article reports that the company had also faced criticism over earlier racially charged columns.
2020
DHC faces online boycott calls after CEO comments about Koreans
DHC faced online boycott calls after its CEO used a racial slur for Koreans and described the firm's employees as “pure Japanese.”
2020
DHC launches Sanrio-themed lip balm sets in Taiwan
Taiwan DHC introduced limited-edition lip balm sets featuring packaging with Hello Kitty, Little Twin Stars and My Melody designs, offered in pink, yellow and green versions.
2020
DHC offers Sanrio-themed gifts with qualifying purchases
DHC offered a Hello Kitty tote bag with purchases of NT$2,500 or more and a foldable shopping bag with purchases of NT$5,000 or more.