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Resume uploads jump 49 percent on first Monday after holidays, JobKorea survey shows

JobKorea said job-search activity that slowed during holiday breaks repeatedly surged on the first Monday after the holidays, based on its analysis of resume uploads and job applications over the past two years. The sharpest rise came after the 2024 Chuseok holiday. Job applications also peaked on the first Monday after each of the past four holidays. A separate survey found 44.3 percent of office workers planned to prepare for a job change during Chuseok.

Crypto

Toss completes blockchain public payment infrastructure PoC with Korea Minting and Security Printing Corp

Toss has completed a proof of concept with the Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation for a blockchain-based public payment infrastructure. The test linked an existing public payment system with blockchain and implemented a full flow from payment to merchant settlement in a separate local gift certificate test environment. The project used Ethereum layer2 Optimism and applied a privacy solution to reduce data exposure risks. Toss also said it will subsidise fees for some online merchants during Chuseok.

Games & Commerce

Baemin moves up Chuseok settlement payouts of 36.7 billion won by up to 5 days

Woowa Brothers, operator of Baedal Minjok, said on Monday it will pay about 36.7 billion won in settlement funds early to partner merchants ahead of the Chuseok holiday running from Sept. 24 to 27. The early payout covers all partners using its food services, including store delivery, Baemin delivery and pickup, as well as commerce services such as Baemin grocery and shopping and Baemin Store. Funds due on Sept. 28 will be deposited on Sept. 23.