NH Nonghyup and local agricultural cooperatives came under scrutiny at a parliamentary audit over weak internal controls and budget practices. Lawmakers said NH failed to report six cases with clear criminal suspicions among 21 employee incidents in 2022 and cited a local co-op case in which an employee allegedly embezzled 130 million won but received early retirement pay. Other lawmakers questioned large unallocated budgets and alleged diversions to publicity spending. Chairman Kang Ho-dong denied involvement in a high-priced souvenir purchase case involving secretariat staff.

Dunamu warned investors about requests circulating on social media to lend or buy Upbit accounts and API keys that can access the won market. It said market data can be checked via public APIs without authentication, making such requests unnecessary. Dunamu said leaked login details or API keys could be misused for fraud or asset theft. It urged users to delete exposed keys, strengthen security features and warned of account suspensions and possible reporting to authorities if violations are found.