KB Kookmin Bank on Feb. 26 launched \'KB Youth Club\', a membership service for customers aged 18 to 29 available for free through KB Star Banking. The service offers missions and participatory challenges, with stamps that can be used to enter prize draws. It also includes a Military Club for customers in their 20s serving in the armed forces, offering content and financial and non-financial benefits. The bank will hold launch events through April.

South Korea’s three mobile carriers began pre-orders for Samsung Electronics’ Galaxy S26 on Feb. 26, stepping up competition to attract subscribers. Promotions run through March 5 and include free storage upgrades, device replacement programs and bundled AI subscription services. SK Telecom offers event tickets, trade-in bonuses and membership packages. KT launches an exclusive 1TB Ultra model on its website and runs experience zones. LG Uplus bundles Google’s Gemini 3 and a Google One pack, and promotes online-only services.