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NIPA supports K-Health push into Vietnam, secures export deals and MOUs
South Korean digital healthcare companies signed export contracts and business cooperation agreements in Vietnam through a joint overseas expansion programme, the Ministry of Science and ICT and NIPA said on Monday. Daejeon, Daegu and Gwangju jointly ran the programme for the first time. Activities in Vietnam from June 22 to 26 included hospital visits, business meetings and networking. Kotras signed an $85,000 export deal and is pursuing another $70,000 deal in Hanoi.
Games & Commerce
AI chip shock hits game sector as Nintendo shares fall 8 percent in a day
Nintendo\'s shares fell sharply after it announced higher prices for its next-generation Switch 2 console and lowered its sales target, raising concerns about weak demand. The stock dropped 8.4 percent in Tokyo to 7,020 yen, its lowest since August 2024, and is down 34 percent this year. Nintendo cited rising production costs driven by surging memory chip prices amid AI infrastructure expansion.
Telecommunications & Media
Ive and Junji Ito collaborate on \'LUCID DREARM\' album cover; mixed reaction to \'Mojamussa\'
K-pop group Ive released an album cover drawn by Japanese manga artist Junji Ito for its fourth Japan album, \'LUCID DREARM\', with a limited edition featuring a special design. JTBC’s new weekend drama \'Mojamussa\', written by Park Hae-young and starring Koo Kyo-hwan and Go Youn-jung, premiered to sharply divided reactions. KBS announcer Nam Hyun-jong announced plans to marry in November. 2NE1 member Park Bom posted a handwritten letter addressing past controversy. Police are investigating a case involving a man in his 30s after a BJ’s report, as speculation spread online. OTT rankings highlighted continued strength for K-dramas and new releases.
