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U.S. Broadcast Media and Telecommunications Commission to decide follow-up action after approving YTN largest shareholder change

The Broadcast Media and Telecommunications Commission is expected to put follow-up administrative measures on the agenda soon over whether its approval of YTN’s largest shareholder change for Eugene ENT was flawed. Many commissioners agreed the approval process had problems, including a decision by a two-member panel, but differed over whether this warrants ex officio cancellation and on timing. Views ranged from calling the approval void or subject to cancellation to urging caution until court rulings and investigations conclude.

Games & Commerce

G-Star expands content to AI, webtoons and mobility, reduces reliance on game studios

G-Star, South Korea\'s largest game exhibition, plans to broaden its scope to AI, webtoons and mobility while expanding organiser-led in-house content to reduce dependence on participating game studios. The organisers named expansion of industry and audience reach and increased in-house content as key strategies for G-Star 2026, to be held in Busan in November. AI story platform Crack will be main sponsor, and Hyundai Motor will run a special programme.

Finance

Post offices and internet banks to step up joint loans to fill regional finance gaps

Post offices and internet banks in South Korea are moving to fill gaps left by shrinking bank branches, expanding access to loans for older people and local small merchants through nearby counters and mobile apps. The Financial Services Commission announced measures including a post office bank agency pilot, joint loans between regional banks and internet banks, and local government-linked mutual aid insurance. The plan also includes preferential loan terms and support to launch joint-loan products by 2027.