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Kakao wins presidential citation at 25th Fair Trade Day for small business cooperation

Kakao said on Tuesday it received a presidential citation at an event marking the 25th Fair Trade Day in Seoul for cooperation in the mobile gift certificate market and contributions to small merchants\' digital transition. The company said it helped develop shared-growth models such as lowering fees and shortening settlement cycles, and participated in revising standard terms to raise refunds for expired mobile gift certificates.

Industry

MOTIE urgently convenes business groups to address supply chain risks from Middle East war

South Korea\'s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy activated an emergency cooperation channel with major business groups to respond to supply chain risks linked to the war in the Middle East. Minister Kim Jung-kwan met leaders from six economic organisations on March 27 after a presidential emergency economy meeting. The government asked for efforts to secure alternative suppliers, check inventories and prevent collusion and hoarding. It also urged energy-saving measures and pledged strict action against disruptions.

AI & Enterprise

Science ministry holds briefing on 2026 AI integrated voucher programme

South Korea\'s Ministry of Science and ICT held a briefing in Seoul on March 19 for its AI Integrated Voucher programme aimed at lowering barriers to corporate adoption of artificial intelligence and supporting innovation. The ministry introduced the 2026 programme direction, support details and application procedures, and held a Q&A session. The programme operates across four tracks: AI, data, cloud and AX one-stop vouchers, with funding allocated to selected tasks in each area.