Games & Commerce

Naver runs 2026 \'Be Local\' campaign, introduces 300 Busan hotspots

Naver is launching a regional partnership campaign with local governments and public institutions to improve convenience for foreign tourists visiting South Korea. The company said on Tuesday it will run its \'Be Local\' campaign through July 19, promoting about 300 hotspots across Busan. Users who set Naver Map to a foreign language can view recommendations via a Be Local tab. The campaign also offers coupons and supports reservations, orders and payments, including via a passport verification feature.

Society

South Korea steps up cross-government response to rising teen suicides with AI monitoring, stronger counseling

South Korea is pushing a cross-government package to respond to teen suicides, strengthening mental health support in and out of schools, managing harmful online information and expanding links to counseling and treatment. The Education Ministry said teen suicide deaths rose to 396 in 2025 from 273 in 2016, while psychiatric visits among those aged 0 to 19 increased to an estimated 431,000 in 2025. The plan sets targets to cut suicide rates by 2030 and 2035.