(Photo=Cartier) French luxury jeweler Cartier doubled down on its strategic focus on South Korea, hosting a high-profile holiday event at its flagship Maison in Seoul’s affluent Cheongdam district last month, featuring some of the country's biggest entertainment stars. The event, held on November 26, transformed the Maison Cheongdam into an immersive space titled “A Festive Tale: Invitation from Panthère,” showcasing

Photo=Gmarket Gmarket, one of South Korea’s largest e-commerce platforms, will fully reimburse customers affected by a spate of unauthorized purchases, as concerns rise nationwide over account-theft incidents targeting major online retailers. The company said all users who reported suspicious transactions will receive full refunds, and staff will guide them through compensation procedures and police filings. Gmarket described the move as

Photo=KB Kookmin Bank South Korean lender faces legal setback in Moscow over funds blocked following U.S. sanctions, as similar case proceeds against KEB Hana Bank. A Moscow court has ruled against South Korea’s KB Kookmin Bank in a lawsuit brought by Russian MTS Bank, ordering the release of $109 million in frozen assets, the state-run news agency RIA Novosti reported.

South Korean Shopper Reports $2,200 in Unauthorized Charges After Coupang Data Breach  A South Korean consumer says credit cards stored on his Coupang account were used to make unauthorized purchases totaling about $2,200, adding to mounting concerns after the e-commerce giant confirmed a major data breach affecting customer information.  Coupang has said login credentials and payment details — including card

(Photo=Taeyeon Instagram) Taeyeon, one of the most recognizable vocalists to emerge from the K-pop group Girls’ Generation, sparked attention this week after posting a series of bold new photos on her social media. Shared without any caption on December 3, the images show her in a black lace sheer top that subtly reveals her skin, paired with strap-accented pants that