Netflix released its third-quarter results on Oct. 20 and showed its ability to generate profits remains intact, but the market reaction was negative. Revenue rose 12 percent to $12.9 billion, while growth was the weakest in three years. Concerns over viewing-time growth, especially in the United States and Canada, weighed on sentiment. The company also faces competition from YouTube and TikTok and a lack of new hits.

Korea\'s online investment-linked finance industry is accelerating mid-rate lending to mid-to-low credit borrowers and sole proprietors after regulatory improvements. The Financial Services Commission plans to raise self-funding investment limits and financial-company linked investment caps, and expand limits for general investors. Major financial institutions are also stepping up CEO selection processes, while regulators tighten oversight of bank asset quality, governance and internal controls. Payment and digital-asset businesses widen partnerships and services.