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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

Naver Webtoon unveils first offline Webtoonwith event to support non-capital region creators

Naver Webtoon held an offline event called Webtoonwith on July 21 at the Lavalse Hotel in Yeongdo district, Busan, to support the creative activities and networking of webtoon artists living outside the Seoul metropolitan area. The event was part of the Naver Impact program. About 50 artists from Busan, Ulsan, South Gyeongsang, Daegu and North Gyeongsang attended. Naver Webtoon plans similar programs in Daejeon in August and Gwangju in September.

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.