Pressure mounts on the banking sector to lower loan interest rates for small businesses after President Yoon Suk Yeol's remark about them being "slaves" to banks.
The kitchen and furniture streets in Hwanghak-dong, central Seoul, were once must-visit locations for the self-employed planning to open cafes or restaurants.
Korean politicians are increasingly engaged in fandom politics for their self-interest.
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