South Korean retailers are competitively foraying overseas, seeking new sources for business growth to replace the much-saturated domestic market, but the latest industry data indicate they will have to wait before any meaningful profit. According to the survey by the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), annual sales by 61 retailers operating abroad have been on the increase since 2010 when they rose 17.2 percent on-year. Their combined sales for 2013 are predicted to increase 39.6 percent compared with the previous year