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Naver Happybean holds Corporate Partners Day, shares social contribution cooperation cases
Naver Happybean held its Corporate Partners Day on Oct. 27 at Culture Station Seoul 284 in central Seoul, bringing together about 70 social contribution officials from 40 companies and institutions. The event, themed “CONNECT,” shared examples of cooperation between companies and nonprofits and discussed ways to sustain social contribution projects. Sessions included a keynote on reporting and ESG, company case presentations and a panel discussion.
AI & Enterprise
Naver Happy Bean to support 300 young adults leaving care with emotional and living aid
Naver Corp\'s Happy Bean said on Wednesday it signed an agreement with South Korea\'s health ministry and partner organisations for the On:Youth Project to support young adults preparing for independence. The project will run through December and provide living and housing support and relationship-building programmes to 300 people within five years of leaving care. It will prioritise youths living in 107 areas, including depopulating regions. Partners will also provide essentials, camps and online community channels.
Telecommunications & Media
Korea media watchdog votes to block access to overseas prediction market Polymarket
South Korea\'s Broadcasting Media and Communications Review Committee voted to block domestic access to the overseas prediction market platform Polymarket after judging it constitutes illegal gambling and speculative activity under Korean law. The committee said the platform could amount to aiding gambling or opening a gambling venue and similar acts under relevant statutes. It rejected arguments that removing Korean-language services and won payments or using decentralised technology exempts it from Korean laws.
