Toss Bank said on Thursday it has obtained the status of a treasury receiving agent directly linked to the Bank of Korea. With the qualification, the lender can handle treasury refund and repayment work in addition to its existing treasury payment services. Toss Bank has offered services since 2024 allowing users to check and pay public bills, including national taxes, customs duties and fines. It said its service coverage now also extends to receiving refunds and payments.

The Ministry of Science and ICT\'s Postal Service and the Korea Customs Service will begin operating a “second line” of drug screening at inland logistics hubs from April 1 to block narcotics smuggling through international mail. Mail that has undergone a first inspection at airports and ports will be checked again with X-ray reading and package opening inspections at inland mail centers. All international mail will pass through five key hubs nationwide.