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Hecto Healthcare wins MFDS approval for body fat reduction probiotics ingredient

Hecto Healthcare said on Wednesday that its self-developed probiotics blend BN-202M received individual recognition from South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety for a function described as potentially helping reduce body fat. The company said the ingredient was approved as an individually recognised health functional food ingredient. BN-202M combines two strains derived from the gut of healthy people and is designed for a daily intake of 50 billion CFU.

Telecommunications & Media

Inter-agency task force launched to tackle AI-related crime; 10 agencies join

A South Korean inter-agency consultative body has officially launched to respond to crimes abusing AI, including deepfake sexual exploitation, false or unfair AI advertising and AI financial fraud. The Korea Communications Commission said it held a kickoff meeting on June 26 to discuss a comprehensive plan to eradicate AI crime and measures to build an integrated response system. Ten agencies are participating, including the science ministry, justice ministry, financial regulator, police and others.

Games & Commerce

Onlytruel to showcase Slimmingcut, V-line products via Olive Young promotions

Hecto Healthcare’s total beauty brand Onlytruel is selling slimming and inner beauty products through Olive Young ahead of the summer season. The brand is taking part in Olive Young’s “Mini Olive Young Pick” and the June “Olive Young Sale,” and will showcase key products across online and offline channels throughout June. It will run strategic displays and concept zones in major stores and offer discounts of at least 20 percent.