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Mobility
Japan\'s JCB pushes hands-free UWB bus fare payments for 2028 rollout
Japan\'s JCB, Resona Holdings and Odawara Device will introduce an ultra-wideband (UWB)-based payment service that lets bus passengers pay fares without taking out their smartphones. The three companies signed an MOU to jointly develop and test the service, targeting commercial rollout in 2028. Technology verification will begin in 2026, followed by limited commercial services on 일부 routes in 2027. The project also includes work to develop standards linking bus fare systems with UWB technology.
Games & Commerce
Going beyond Korea, localisation key to global sales for online mall startups
Interest from overseas consumers in Korean brands is rising, but many small sellers struggle to turn that attention into sales without localised shopping environments. Data showed Korea’s online direct overseas sales rose 16.4% last year to 3.02 trillion won, while domestic e-commerce growth slowed. The article says global sales require localisation across language, payments and logistics, and describes Cafe24’s tools and services to support multi-language stores, local payment options and international delivery operations.
Games & Commerce
Cafe24, KG Inicis launch Japan payment service for cross-border e-commerce
Global e-commerce platform Cafe24 said it launched a Japan payment service in cooperation with electronic payment company KG Inicis to support South Korean businesses entering the Japanese market. It offers one-stop access to key payment methods, including credit cards, convenience store payments and simplified payments such as Line Pay and Amazon Pay. Cafe24 said it waived all fees arising in payment, cancellation and chargeback processes. It also strengthened security via 3DS authentication.