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.

(source: en.wikipedia.org)

Alipay+ Enables 4 Asian Digital Wallets in South Korea
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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.  With these integrations...

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August 24, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

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August 19, 2022  |  Cross Border Commerce

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