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Korea commission approves 75 operators to generate and process CI, including Naver

South Korea's Broadcasting Media Communications Commission said on April 20 it approved 75 operators as suitable to generate and process Connecting Information (CI) after reviewing whether their procedures and safeguards met requirements. Approved operators include identity verification agencies such as NICE Information Service and Naver, as well as mobile electronic notification and financial MyData businesses. The review examined procedure adequacy, security plans and user rights protection. The commission said it will continue to supervise approved operators.

Games & Commerce

Ably launches in-house beauty brand BYBLY targeting Gen Z and Alpha

Ably Corporation said on Sunday it will launch its first in-house beauty private label brand, BYBLY, aiming to target value-conscious consumers in their teens and 20s. The company said it planned the brand based on consumer behavior data accumulated on the Ably platform. The initial lineup includes two daily makeup items, and it plans to release a mascara in June. Ably also plans to expand the lineup and pursue collaborations with partner brands.

Industry

KASEOL says South Korea must prove science and technology powerhouse with action, not declarations

The Korea Association for the Establishment of a Society Based on Good Science and Technology said South Korea needs a sober assessment and concrete action for the future of its science and technology. In a statement on April 20, a day before the 59th Science Day, it urged the government and political circles to take specific steps so the day does not remain a ceremonial event. It called for swift appointments of agency heads, proper execution of the K-Moonshot project, and evidence-based regulation to support innovation.