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Korea media regulator opens 2026 broadcast ad production support program for SMEs, small merchants

South Korea’s Broadcast Media and Communications Commission and the Korea Broadcast Advertising Corp opened applications for a 2026 programme to support broadcast ad production for small and medium-sized firms and small merchants. The programme will select 137 companies and provide ad production and airing costs and marketing consulting. Eligible innovative SMEs can receive support for TV or radio ad production. Small merchants can receive up to 9 million won, with priority for 83 firms outside the capital region.

Games & Commerce

Nol says AI product search service AI Nori tops 70,000 users

Nol Universe said on Wednesday that its AI-based conversational product search service, AI Nori, has surpassed 70,000 cumulative users one month after launch. AI Nori recommends domestic accommodation and leisure products in a chat format by understanding users’ intent and context. The company said user numbers rose by up to 12 percent during peak late-year weekends and the Christmas holiday period, and it plans to improve recommendation accuracy.

Industry

Hanwha explains spin-off purpose at retail shareholder meeting

Hanwha on Jan. 21 held a meeting at NH Investment & Securities' headquarters in Seoul attended by about 50 retail shareholders to explain the purpose of the corporate spin-off approved by its board on Jan. 14 and measures to enhance shareholder value. The company cited optimising its business portfolio to address a conglomerate discount. It reiterated plans to cancel 4.45 million treasury shares and set a minimum dividend of 1,000 won per share.