South Korea’s discount-store chain Daiso, operated by Asung Daiso, topped 4 trillion won ($3 billion) in sales for the first time last year, fueled by rising demand for budget-friendly goods amid prolonged inflation. The company posted 4.53 trillion won in revenue and 442.4 billion won in operating profit on Tuesday, up 13.4 percent and 19.2 percent, respectively, from a year earlier. Expanded offerings in cosmetics, fashion and health supplements helped drive the growth, while seasonal lines su