Korean supermarket gets green light to start selling alcohol |
Adrian Moya, owner of Itaewon Korean Supermarket in Castle Quarter, submitted a licensing application to start selling alcoholic drink at the store on March 3.
Mr Moya said the "niche nature" of the booze the store would stock would not appeal to those looking to purchase cheap booze in bulk, meaning anti-social behaviour would not be an issue.
The licensing application also stressed that all staff would be trained before selling alcohol and that CCTV covering the alcohol section would be in operation whenever the store is open.
Norwich City Council has approved the bid, and brands such as Jinro Soju, South Korea's number one soju brand, are now being sold inside the store as of March 30.
The supermarket, which opened in May 2024, offers a selection of Korean snacks and drinks as well as a station where you can make your own instant ramen.
Shoppers can also buy ingredients for dishes such as kimchi, bibimbap and tteokbokki.
Itaewon was opened by the same team behind Moya Bubble Tea, which has branches in Castle Quarter and Brigg Street.