Lotte Mart targets foreign tourists during Korea-China-Japan holiday overlap (April 29-May 6), offering payment discounts, hotel partnerships, and K-food/beauty promotions to replicate last year's 100% foreign sales increase.
ESG Briefing: Corporate Social Responsibility Highlights
Multiple Korean corporations announced ESG initiatives including JYP Entertainment's medical support program, Hana Financial Group's Edison Award win, Starbucks Korea's market improvement projects, and various environmental and social welfare activities.
Lotte Shopping's Songdo complex mall opening delayed to 2028, marking the fifth postponement since 2010. Construction halted due to subcontractor payment disputes, prompting calls for penalties.
JPMorgan: Crypto Market Structure Act likely to pass mid-year
JPMorgan predicts the Crypto Market Structure Act will likely pass by mid-2026, potentially transforming the crypto market and attracting institutional investors.