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As restaurants revolt over commission fees, delivery apps blame each other

Conflict continues to brew between restaurant owners and delivery platforms over high commission rates, with no clear-cut solution in sight.

2024-10-03

Patients should expect up to 50% higher medical costs over Chuseok break, health authorities say

Patients seeking medical or pharmacy services in Korea during the upcoming Chuseok holiday will face a 30 to 50 percent increase in out-of-pocket expenses compared to regular days, health authorities said Thursday.

2024-09-12

Yogiyo drops commission fee to 9.7 percent, undercutting Baemin and Coupang Eats

Yogiyo plans to reduce delivery commission fees to 9.7%, aiming to regain market share lost to Coupang Eats and Baedal Minjok.

2024-08-02

Coupang probed again, this time for membership fees

Korea's Fair Trade Commission has launched a fresh investigation into Coupang for using dark patterns to raise the prices of, and keep users subscribed to, the platform’s paid membership.

2024-06-17

Singer Im Chang-jung's wife comes to his defense in latest controversy

Singer Im Chang-jung's wife Seo Ha-yan defended him in a post on her Instagram on Saturday, after he was found to be caught up in a financial scandal, with an picture of a statement published by Im’s fan club refuting the allegations made against Im.

2024-02-27

Toss Bank introduces zero commission currency exchange service

Toss Bank has introduced a commission-free foreign exchange service in a move to enhance its non-interest profit.

2024-01-18

Rising prices put a damper on year-end parties in Korea

Rising prices in Korea are affecting year-end parties, with people opting for cheaper meals and skipping second rounds of drinks.

2023-12-10

[THINK ENGLISH] 넷플릭스 이용료 인상… 한 집에 안 살면 5000원 더 내야

Netflix will charge an additional 5,000 won ($3.73) for sharing an account in Korea. Other local streaming providers are also set to raise subscription fees.

2023-11-08

KBS reform begins with correcting biased news

We cannot truly believe KBS reporters who claim their reporting is purely neutral.

2023-08-30

An opportunity for KBS to be born again

The mammoth broadcaster must regain public trust through a thorough self-reflection on the flawed practices of the past.

2023-07-26