South Korean electric-vehicle fast-charging infrastructure operator Chaevi set a target to turn EBITDA profitable in the fourth quarter of 2026 and to achieve an operating profit in 2027. CEO Choi Young-hoon (최영훈) outlined the company’s core strengths and growth strategy ahead of a planned Kosdaq listing. Chaevi said higher utilisation and a shortage of new fast chargers could bring forward profitability. It also detailed overseas expansion and IPO terms, including a 10 million-share offering.

The Bank of Korea is accelerating its central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot, Project Hangang, as legislation on a digital assets framework law stalls in parliament. The project has moved into a second phase focused on building a basis for commercialising deposit tokens, expanding participating banks and planned QR-code payments at more stores. The bank will also test paying an electric-vehicle charging subsidy in deposit tokens, a first for public finance, while debate continues over stablecoin oversight.