E-commerce

Kakao Diversifies E-Commerce Services with Zigzag Acquisition

April 15, 2021

E-commerce

Naver, Shinsegae Partner to Strengthen Next-Gen E-Commerce Network

March 30, 2021

NCSoft establishes the ESG Management Committee to develop core management areas, becoming the first gaming company to employ ESG strategies. / photo courtesy of NCSoft

NCSoft Becomes First Gaming Company to Employ ESG Strategies

by KoreaTechToday Editor

March 16, 2021

NCSoft Corporation, a video game developer and distributor, announced it had established the ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Management Committee. Since ESG...

South Korea’s largest e-commerce operator Coupang saw a spike in its shares following its debut in as 2021's largest US NASDAQ IPO yet.

Coupang Sees Spike in Shares Amid 2021’s largest US IPO Yet

by KoreaTechToday Editor

March 15, 2021

South Korean e-commerce company Coupang saw a spike in its shares following its debut on the New York Stock Exchange. With backing...

KT and LG Uplus invest a total of 26 billion won ($23 million) in SK Telecom's app market ONE Store to boost South Korea’s communication technologies and support local app developers. / photo courtesy of One store

KT, LG Uplus Invests 26 Billion Won in SK Telecom’s ONE Store

by James Jung

March 4, 2021

South Korean telecommunications companies KT Corporation and LG Uplus announced they would support the homegrown app market ONE Store’s growth. Established in 2016, ONE Store is...

Naver Corp. formed a strategic partnership with Spanish mobile-based trading app Wallapop for sustainable and innovative e-commerce platform expansion.

Naver Expand Innovative E-commerce Platform with Wallapop Partnership

by James Jung

March 1, 2021

Naver Corporation, South Korea’s top web portal operator, revealed it had formed a strategic investment in the Spanish virtual marketplace...

Naver acquires Canadian multi-platform storytelling company Wattpad Corp. for 653 billion won to boost user-base and presence in international markets.

Naver Buys Wattpad For 653 Billion Won

by KoreaTechToday Editor

January 20, 2021

South Korean development company Naver Corp. announced they have acquired the Canadian multi-platform storytelling company, Wattpad Corp. The transaction between...

During COMEUP 2020 's third day, Yeon Hee delivered a speech entitled “e-Commerce End Game?” looing into how COVID-19 influenced the e-commerce industry,

COMEUP 2020 Day 3: Commerce: E-Commerce End Game?

by James Jung

November 23, 2020

The Ministry of SMEs and Startups successfully launched this year’s biggest startup festival in South Korea, the COMEUP 2020, from November 19-21. The...