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Companies and governments are devising strategies for how to manage the personal information of users of online services.
Under this program, the Republic of Korea will complement the savings of qualified young Koreans.
Promoting responsible lending practices on online peer-to-peer platforms builds market trust and deters the need for further regulation.
In the Republic of Korea, financial firms need to enhance the convenience of mobile services and ensure universal accessibility.
Reforming the calculation of lending rates could improve delinquent loan collection.
Digital connectivity is a public good that can lead to new and sustainable growth areas and facilitate cross-border trade and remittances.
Personal credit information could be an important determining factor in insurance underwriting and the calculation of premiums.
Public oversight of ESG disclosure is vital to preventing greenwashing and protecting investors until robust legal frameworks are established.
A “polluters pay” policy helps Seoul reduce household waste going to the landfill by 90% and waste generated by the city by 40%.
Seoul’s innovative solution in blending modernization with cultural preservation successfully transformed the Bukchon hanok area.