KT Group Hope Sharing Foundation selected Dreamspon CEO Ahn Sung-kyu and nonprofit Daehakuro Itda as winners of its Hope Sharing award for the first half of 2026. The foundation said the two were recognised for social contribution activities aimed at narrowing gaps in access to education information. Dreamspon has provided free scholarship information and a one-stop solution for scholarship processes. Daehakuro Itda has run free admissions briefings and tailored consulting for disabled youths and families.

NH NongHyup Financial said on Sunday it will strengthen its groupwide retirement pension business by linking the capabilities of its banking, brokerage and asset management affiliates. It plans to expand the scope of pension services by improving digital pension management convenience and using its agriculture, rural and local community networks. The group cited returns posted by NH NongHyup Bank and NH Investment & Securities, and said it will also use NH-Amundi Asset Management\'s global investment capabilities.