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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 Leads World in Per Capita Spending on Luxury
South Korea Leads World in Per Capita Spending on Luxury
January 13, 2023  |  Retail

South Korea reportedly leads the world in per capita spending on personal luxury items. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Crypto Exchange Binance Aiming to Buy South Korea’s Gopax
Crypto Exchange Binance Aiming to Buy South Korea’s Gopax
January 02, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Crypto exchange Binance has almost completed its acquisition of South Korean exchange Gopax.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Coupang Builds Momentum With ‘Milestone’ Q3 Profit
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November 10, 2022  |  Retail

South Korean eCommerce platform Coupang reported its first-ever profit Wednesday (Nov. 9), a landmark the company attributed to its investments in technology. Get the Full...

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Korean Regulators to Probe Stablecoin, Money Laundering Link
Korean Regulators to Probe Stablecoin, Money Laundering Link
October 24, 2022  |  AML

In a bid to stop money launderers, South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) is planning a probe into the amount of stablecoins being used on...

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South Korea Champions Blockchain-Based Digital ID as Economic Catalyst
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October 17, 2022  |  Identity

People in South Korea will soon be able to have their identification digitally embedded into their smartphones and secured on the blockchain, a move by...

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South Korea’s Naver to Buy Poshmark in Bid to Boost eCommerce
South Korea’s Naver to Buy Poshmark in Bid to Boost eCommerce
October 03, 2022  |  Acquisitions

New and used apparel and home goods reseller market Poshmark said it is being acquired by South Korea’s Naver Corp., the companies announced Monday (Oct....

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Alipay+ Enables 4 Asian Digital Wallets in South Korea
Alipay+ Enables 4 Asian Digital Wallets in South Korea
September 26, 2022  |  Payment Methods

Digital payments platform Alipay+ has partnered with Asian mobile payment providers to enable the use of four digital wallets in South Korea.  Get the Full...

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Today in Crypto: PGA Inks Partnership With Tom Brady’s NFT Marketplace Autograph
Today in Crypto: PGA Inks Partnership With Tom Brady’s NFT Marketplace Autograph
September 19, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

As cryptocurrencies slid Monday, bitcoin hit a three-month low, Bloomberg wrote. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Today in Crypto: Coinbase Could Earn $1.2B From Higher Interest, Analyst Says
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September 18, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Celsius, the cryptocurrency lender that filed in July to reorganize under Chapter 11 of the federal bankruptcy code, on September 16 asked a court for...

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