Games & Commerce

Baemin lowers barriers for foreign tourists using delivery app

Baemin is moving to improve its service for foreign tourists as language and payment barriers are cited as obstacles to attracting overseas visitors. Operator Woowa Brothers said it signed an MOU with the Seoul Metropolitan Government on Aug. 5 to promote gourmet tourism and revitalise the local economy. Baemin will upgrade functions and the city will handle promotion and on-site guidance, including an August campaign at Yeouido and Ttukseom Hangang parks.

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Samsung Ho-Am Awards to raise prize money to 500 million won

Prize money for the Samsung Ho-Am Awards will rise by nearly double from next year. The Hoam Foundation said on Tuesday it will increase the per-category prize for winners to 500 million won from the current 300 million won starting in 2027. Total prize money across six categories will expand to 3 billion won from 1.8 billion won. The increase will apply from the 37th awards in 2027.