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Finance
Korea Credit Data says foreign-issued card sales up 9.6 times in 3 and a half years
Sales at South Korean small merchants made with cards issued overseas rose about 9.6 times over the past 3 and a half years, Korea Credit Data said. The share of foreign-issued cards in small merchants’ card sales climbed to 1.2 percent from 0.2 percent. Spending was concentrated in Seoul and in certain sectors, with the top 1 percent of stores accounting for 66.9 percent of foreign card sales.
Games & Commerce
Cyworld to relaunch with October beta as Sigmachain seeks to restore 17 billion records
Cyworld will resume service starting with a beta launch in October. Its new operator, blockchain technology company Sigmachain, said it has acquired Cyworld-related intellectual property, trademarks and user data, and will prioritise restoring about 17 billion existing user records. The company plans to stabilise the service and launch a full version in the first half of 2027. It is also reviewing revenue models using NFTs and stablecoins, while legal disputes remain a potential variable.
Industry
Hana Financial Group delivers 200 \'Happy Boxes\' to Myeongdong small merchants
Hana Financial Group held a volunteer activity to support small merchants in Seoul\'s Myeongdong area with essential household and workplace items. The group said it carried out the \'Happy Box Sharing\' drive on Aug. 8 with the Myeongdong Merchants Association. About 70 employees and family members packed about 200 boxes and delivered them in person to about 100 small-business sites. Boxes included disposable aprons, garbage bags, gloves, detergents and other supplies.
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Finance
GLN International links with SeoulPay, expands QR payment merchants to 1.5 million
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Finance
Danal says first-half WeChat Pay offline QR payment volume rises 62.7 percent to record high
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AI & Enterprise
LG, UNESCO launch AI ethics online education program
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Telecommunications & Media
KT M Mobile\'s mobi offers discounted unlimited roaming in four Asian countries for 990 won a day
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AI & Enterprise
Korea science ministry to support return of overseas Korean tech talent teams
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Crypto
Coinone launches \'financial innovation\' campaign with Korea Investment Securities and OKX
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Finance
Danal to install foreigner payment kiosks at K-beauty medical hubs
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AI & Enterprise
MSIT holds briefing on emergency response research for public safety
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Fintech
Hana Financial holds first Money Show as 1,500 register in a day
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Games & Commerce
Musinsa posts Q1 operating profit of 19.0 billion won, up 8.2 percent on year
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People & Events
Hana Financial invites Incheon child centre children to cultural experience volunteer event
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Finance
Hana Financial expands social innovation internships to boost jobs for vulnerable groups
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Games & Commerce
Olive Young\'s Olive Better marks 100 days, foreign sales share nears 50 percent
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Finance
Hana Financial holds \'Money Show\' on May 28, offering solutions on investing, taxes and inheritance
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Industry
Samsung Electronics launches global film campaign for Bespoke AI Combo