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Mobility
Tmap data shows \'hip Buddhism\' boom lifts visits to Bulguksa, Naksansa and other temples
Tmap Mobility said on Thursday that demand for visits to Buddhist temples has risen for three consecutive years based on its driving data analysis. From 2023 to 2025, it analysed the top 1,000 destinations and found temple destination settings last year rose 26.9 percent from a year earlier and 55.9 percent from 2023. Bulguksa ranked first, followed by Naksansa and others. Temple-stay participation and interest in Buddhist cultural events also increased.
Finance
Middle East-led oil and currency shock raises uncertainty in financial markets
South Korea\'s financial markets are seeing sharp volatility as a Middle East-driven oil shock sends the KOSPI plunging and lifts uncertainty. Concerns over prolonged high oil prices have pushed the won-dollar exchange rate up to 1,500 won, widening stock-market swings and prompting warnings about overheated leverage as some credit trading is halted. Regulators, banks and brokerages are stepping up risk management, while authorities also move to crack down on unfair trading and strengthen preventive supervision.
Finance
Shinhan Bank signs MOU with Jogye Order to expand services for followers
Shinhan Bank on March 11 signed a memorandum of understanding with the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism at the Korean Buddhist History and Culture Memorial Hall in Seoul’s Jongno district. Shinhan Bank CEO Jeong Sang-hyeok and Jogye Order chief administrator Venerable Jinwoo attended. The agreement aims to digitise the order’s follower management system and expand convenience services by linking follower ID functions with financial services. The sides plan a dedicated card, a digital platform and joint promotions.