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Analysis from Korea JoongAng Daily warns that a potential agreement between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un could come at South Korea's expense. Concern centers on the possibility that Washington might concede on issues like troop presence, missile defense, or sanctions relief without securing adequate guarantees for Seoul, leaving the alliance and Korean security interests sidelined.
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A cyberattack on a third-party vendor has exposed personal data of Bank of Korea employees, according to Korea JoongAng Daily. The breach did not involve the central bank's internal systems but raises questions about how contractors safeguard sensitive staff information. The incident adds to growing scrutiny of supply-chain security risks facing South Korean financial institutions.
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The average general retail vacancy rate has surpassed 13%, according to the Korea JoongAng Daily. The figure points to mounting pressure on brick-and-mortar retail, with a growing share of storefronts standing empty. Observers are reading it as a sign of weak consumer demand and shifting shopping habits hitting traditional retail spaces.