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Korea Post to launch local love cards in Muju and Chilgok to boost seniors\' financial access

The Ministry of Science and ICT\'s Postal Service will introduce local love cards in Muju, North Jeolla Province, and Chilgok, North Gyeongsang Province. It will launch the Post Office Muju Love Card on Sept. 10 and the Post Office Chilgok Love Card on Sept. 21. Residents can visit a nearby post office counter for guidance on card issuance and voucher top-ups, helping older people less familiar with mobile apps.

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Apple iPhone Duo: How it compares with Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

Apple has unveiled its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, setting up a direct contest with Samsung Electronics’ Galaxy Z Fold8. Both adopt a passport-like wide, short design and a 7.6-inch internal display, but they differ in performance claims, multitasking features and price. The two phones also differ in durability ratings, battery disclosures and biometric authentication.