Instant Smoothies Gain Popularity in Convenience Stores

Major Korean convenience stores CU and 7-Eleven are introducing instant smoothie machines, selling up to 200 cups daily. The trend reflects 'healthy pleasure' consumption and experiential retail, with CU's sales growing 87.4% since launch.

Hana Bank Joins Project Hangang Phase 2

Hana Bank partners with Bank of Korea and BGF Retail for deposit token pilot project, enabling payments at 19,000 CU convenience stores nationwide through tokenized deposits.

Hana Bank Partners with BOK, BGF Retail

Hana Bank signed a tripartite agreement with Bank of Korea and BGF Retail to advance Project Hangang Phase 2, implementing tokenized deposit payment services at CU convenience stores nationwide.