| Mobile Web

Search results for South Chungcheong

Industry

MSIT launches Chungcheong information security cluster to grow regional security industry

South Korea\'s Ministry of Science and ICT and the Korea Internet & Security Agency on July 27 held an opening ceremony in Sejong for the Chungcheong Information Security Cluster. The cluster is designed to help spread information security firms, talent and infrastructure beyond the Seoul area and support co-growth with regional strategic industries. It provides office space, a security testbed and a cyber training facility, and will be linked to local industries such as smart cities, smart defense, converged bio and mobility.

Games & Commerce

Post office launches pilot bank agency service for loan consultations in rural areas without bank branches

Korea Post has begun a pilot bank agency service to improve access to financial services in underserved areas. Korea Post chief Park In-hwan (박인환) visited the Cheongyang Post Office in South Chungcheong Province to inspect operations. The service allows residents in county-level areas without commercial bank branches to consult on and apply for bank loan products at head post offices. The pilot covers 20 post offices nationwide and offers consultations for eight products from four major banks.

Games & Commerce

Baemin expands online sales channels for traditional markets with up to 60 percent discounts on 36 items

Woowa Brothers, operator of Baedal Minjok (Baemin), is expanding online sales channels for traditional market products. The company said on Tuesday it will run a nationwide promotion with the Korea Federation of Traditional Market Merchants. The event, held in Baemin’s “Nationwide Specials” commerce service, will sell 36 items delivered by parcel from participating markets and groups. It also offers first-come coupons through July 27.