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Temu survey finds 91% of Korean sellers report business improvements
Temu said 91% of surveyed Korean sellers saw business improvements after joining its platform.
The company surveyed more than 100 sellers in August, and 58% said sales or revenue increased while 47% said they gained new customers.
Most respondents were small businesses, with 85% employing fewer than 50 people.
Nearly all, 94%, were already selling on other platforms before joining Temu.
Temu entered South Korea in July 2023 and launched a local seller program in May 2025 to help domestic businesses sell to consumers nationwide.
The program aims to help sellers reach new customers, including those with limited brand recognition.
Temu said it will use sellers’ feedback to improve the support it provides.
Temu said 91% of surveyed South Korean sellers reported business improvements after joining its platform.
The company said it surveyed more than 100 sellers in August.
Among respondents, 58% said sales volume and revenue had increased, while 47% said they had gained new customer groups.
Temu said 85% of respondents had fewer than 50 employees, and 94% were already selling on other platforms before joining.
Temu launched its Local Seller Program in South Korea in May 2025 to help domestic sellers reach consumers nationwide.
- Who
- Temu and more than 100 South Korean sellers who responded to its survey.
- What
- Temu said 91% of respondents reported business improvements after joining its platform.
- When
- The survey was conducted in August; Temu announced the results on November 5, 2026.
- Where
- South Korea.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Temu entered the South Korean market.
Temu introduced its Local Seller Program.
Temu surveyed more than 100 sellers.
Temu announced the survey results.
- Reported business improvement
- 91% of respondents
- Increased sales volume and revenue
- 58% of respondents
- Gained new customer groups
- 47% of respondents
- Fewer than 50 employees
- 85% of respondents
- Already selling on other platforms
- 94% of respondents
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