Childhood flavors refreshed: Convenience store's new summer ice treats

By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Team

Every summer, all kinds of creative ice treats emerge to compete for a share of the seasonal market, but do you still remember how, back in the day, there used to be a few bottles of Yakult stored in the freezer at home? Every time you got home, you’d grab one, scoop it out with a small spoon, and enjoy it spoonful by spoonful. The sweet and tangy flavor would instantly banish the summer heat, yet you always wanted more. Korea’s 7-Eleven has launched just such a new product in response.

Korea’s 7-Eleven has newly launched a large-packaged version of Yakult with an opening at the top for direct drinking, or you can freeze it and simply cut open the packaging to enjoy Yakult slush. It’s been a huge hit, sparking plenty of buzz across Korea upon its release.

Korea’s Yakult company has also released a new package design— at first glance, it might look like the Yakult is upside down, but actually, it’s because so many customers complained that the original package opening was too small. To make it easier to scoop out slush with a spoon, they turned it upside down, making the opening much larger. As soon as it launched, it became a huge trend in Korea. If you’re traveling there, be sure to stop by a nearby convenience store to try one.