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Korean actionable AI agents spread to handle booking and payments in one go

Development of actionable AI agents that link multiple services to complete everyday tasks such as booking and payments is gaining speed in South Korea. Companies are seeking broader partnerships to secure access rights and handle authentication and payments. SK Telecom is building its \"Everyone\'s AI\" around its A.dot service, with scenarios spanning medical visits, job seeking and agentic payments. Startup Vooy is expanding integrations via the Open Builders Alliance to increase connectable services.

Finance

Big four financial holdings\' Q3 earnings in focus amid securities slowdown

South Korea\'s major financial holding companies are expected to extend profit growth in the third quarter, despite a slowdown in earnings momentum at their securities units that helped lift results in the second quarter. Expanded corporate lending by banks and foreign-exchange related profit and loss improvements could partly offset weaker non-interest income, the article said. The market is watching whether the big four can post record annual net profit.

Telecommunications & Media

Korea\'s three mobile carriers open preorders for Apple\'s first foldable iPhone Duo

South Korea\'s three mobile carriers began taking preorders on Oct. 16 for Apple\'s first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, ahead of its Oct. 23 release. SK Telecom is offering benefits tied to trade-ins, partner cards, and subscriptions, as well as early delivery for first-round customers. KT is promoting its Choice Double plans with subscription bundles and device discounts, plus partner-card benefits and phone-care options. LG Uplus introduced early-return compensation plans and online purchase promotions.