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KakaoBank debit card cumulative payments top 154.9 trillion won as it expands payment services
KakaoBank said cumulative payments made with its debit cards have exceeded 154.9 trillion won since the cards were launched in July 2017 through the first half of this year. The company plans to broaden usage areas and expand payments into a core financial service. It also plans to launch new debit cards, including foreign-currency account-linked and foreign-resident-only cards, and will review applying new payment technologies such as stablecoins and CBDCs.
Finance
KB Kookmin Bank introduces electronic braille service to internet banking
KB Kookmin Bank has introduced an electronic braille service on its internet banking platform to improve access for visually impaired customers. The service converts financial information shown on internet banking screens into electronic braille, allowing users to check numbers and charts using braille devices or braille printers. It applies to major transaction pages such as account inquiries and transfer result checks, as well as screens for issuing various certificates.
Telecommunications & Media
KT first-quarter operating profit 482.7 billion won, down 29.9 percent year on year
KT posted first-quarter consolidated revenue of 6.78 trillion won and operating profit of 482.7 billion won, down 1.0 percent and 29.9 percent from a year earlier. The profit fell due to base effects from one-off gains last year, though improved results at KT Estate and content affiliates eased the decline. KT also announced shareholder return plans for 2026 to 2028, including a minimum annual dividend of 2,400 won per share in 2026.
