AliExpress said on Monday it worked with the Korea Importers Association (KOIMA) to carry out pre-emptive safety tests on key categories as demand for cross-border direct purchases rises in spring. The inspection covered 136 products including children’s school supplies, toys, back-to-school items and seasonal clothing. Seven certified domestic testing institutions participated. AliExpress said 118 products met Korean safety standards, while sales of 18 were halted and relisting blocked.

KB Financial Group said on Monday it will pursue the KB National Happiness Growth and Hope project, aiming to deliver financial results the public can feel. The group will separate productive finance supporting corporate and industrial growth as “growth” and financial inclusion providing stability and opportunity as “hope.” It checked progress at a group council meeting and confirmed detailed 2026 plans, including a 20 trillion won productive and inclusive finance programme and a plan to build a 200 billion won annual fund-of-funds.