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Games & Commerce
Government to inject funds directly into distribution channels with 24 million delivery app coupons, public logistics centres
The government will directly inject fiscal resources into distribution channels in its 2027 budget plan, including delivery apps, gift certificates and agricultural wholesale. Small business support is set to rise to 3.5 trillion won from 2 trillion won in 2026, including a new 124 billion won programme to distribute 24 million 5,000-won discount coupons for a co-prosperity delivery app. The plan also expands local and Onnuri gift certificates, boosts traditional market support and funds a public logistics and distribution structure for agricultural, livestock and fisheries products.
Finance
Fintech posts record results as payment touchpoints expand, signs of loan curb easing
Major fintech firms posted strong first-half results as growth in payments and financial services lifted revenue and profit, with overseas payments and new businesses also expanding. Payment companies are widening links into daily life through merchants, local currencies and transport, while firms bundle payments with other services. As businesses grow, demands for soundness management rise. Separately, there are signs of partial adjustments to loan regulations, while bank lending volume controls continue.
Industry
High oil price relief payments to start April 27, up to 600,000 won for vulnerable groups
South Korea\'s Interior and Safety Ministry said first-round payments of relief funds for damage from high oil prices will begin on April 27. Eligible recipients include basic livelihood beneficiaries, near-poverty groups and single-parent families. Payments are 550,000 won or 450,000 won per person, with an additional 50,000 won for non-capital residents or people in depopulation areas. Applications run from April 27 to May 8 online and offline, with a weekday system in the first week to reduce congestion.