south korea

South Korea, an East Asian nation on the southern half of the Korean Peninsula, shares one of the world’s most heavily militarized borders with North Korea. It’s equally known for its green, hilly countryside dotted with cherry trees and centuries-old Buddhist temples, plus its coastal fishing villages, sub-tropical islands and high-tech cities such as Seoul, the capital.

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South Korea Hits Coupang With Record Fine For Massive Data Breach

South Korea Hits Coupang With Record Fine For Massive Data Breach
South Korea Hits Coupang With Record Fine For Massive Data Breach
June 11, 2026  |  Legal & Regulation

South Korean authorities levied Wednesday (June 10) a historic 624.7 billion won (about $412 million) fine against the eCommerce giant Coupang following a massive data...

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Bank of Korea Focuses on CBDCs Over Stablecoins
Bank of Korea Focuses on CBDCs Over Stablecoins
April 21, 2026  |  CBDC

Is South Korea prioritizing central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) over stablecoins? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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South Korea Eyes Stricter Crypto Oversight After Bithumb’s $40 Billion Error
South Korea Eyes Stricter Crypto Oversight After Bithumb’s $40 Billion Error
February 09, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

South Korea plans to step up its regulation of digital assets after cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb accidentally gave away over $40 billion in bitcoin, Reuters reported...

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Coupang Says Data Leak Perpetrator Did Not Transfer Data to Others
Coupang Says Data Leak Perpetrator Did Not Transfer Data to Others
December 26, 2025  |  Cybersecurity

Coupang said that while the perpetrator of a previously announced data leak accessed 33 million accounts, he retained data from only 3,000 accounts, did not...

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Korean Central Bank Wants Slow Rollout for Stablecoins
Korean Central Bank Wants Slow Rollout for Stablecoins
June 24, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

The Bank of Korea has reportedly called for a gradual introduction of won-pegged stablecoins. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Visa and DealMe Begin Rollout of Cross-Border Installment Payment Solution
Visa and DealMe Begin Rollout of Cross-Border Installment Payment Solution
January 27, 2025  |  Partnerships

Visa and DealMe are piloting a cross-border installment payment solution in South Korea and plan to expand it to Vietnam, the United States, Australia, Japan...

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Alibaba Reportedly Plans $4 Billion eCommerce Venture With Korea’s E-Mart
Alibaba Reportedly Plans $4 Billion eCommerce Venture With Korea’s E-Mart
December 26, 2024  |  Partnerships

Alibaba is reportedly establishing an online shopping venture with South Korean retailer E-Mart. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Visa and KOTRA to Launch B2B Payment Platform in South Korea
Visa and KOTRA to Launch B2B Payment Platform in South Korea
September 11, 2024  |  B2B Payments

Visa and the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) have partnered to launch a card payment platform for trade settlements in South Korea. Get the Full Story...

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