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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.
- 3Why young Koreans are ditching gas cars for EVs●Why Koreans in their 20s are ditching gas cars for EVs
Koreans in their 20s are increasingly choosing electric vehicles over gasoline cars, according to Korea JoongAng Daily. The trend reflects a generational shift in the world's major carmaking nation, where younger buyers are reportedly more drawn to EVs for running costs and environmental reasons, leaving older drivers sticking with combustion models.