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Choi Tae-won says South Korea economy faces structural problems from rising social costs

SK Group Chairman Choi Tae-won said South Korea’s economy faces structural problems driven by weak domestic demand and rising social costs. He said growth models should be redesigned to achieve economic growth and reduce social costs at the same time, warning that neglecting social issues could increase welfare and conflict costs and constrain growth. He also called for systems to measure and reward social value and for discussion of new growth indicators beyond GDP.

Finance

Shinhan Bank and Mastercard mark 3 million SOL Travel debit cards with event

Shinhan Bank said on Tuesday it will hold a customer appreciation event with Mastercard to celebrate issuance of 3 million SOL Travel debit cards. The event runs through March 31 and is open to customers who made eligible card payments in Korea or overseas during the period, excluding ATM transactions. Prizes include a 2-person package to the 2026 UEFA Champions League final, a commemorative football and a 10,000-won mobile gift card.

Games & Commerce

Review: Naver shopping AI agent offers thin service despite vast data

A reporter who tested Naver’s Shopping AI Agent 1.0 said the conversational recommendation service struggled to find a desired gaming laptop as conditions were refined. Recommendations repeatedly reverted to earlier picks, drifted to non-gaming models or produced error responses. The agent is in beta and currently limited to digital appliances, living and subscription categories. Naver said it does not prioritise advertising products and plans to expand into beauty and food categories in the first half.