
KB Kookmin Bank announced on the 29th that it held the 'Next Finance Korea 2026' conference jointly with Kakao Group at a hotel in Gangnam-gu, Seoul on the 28th to discuss the importance of trust in the digital asset market and seek to strengthen its network.
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As the digital asset market is rapidly changing, cooperation between traditional financial institutions and technology companies is increasing.
KB Kookmin Bank announced on the 29th that it held the 'Next Finance Korea 2026' conference jointly with Kakao Group at a hotel in Gangnam-gu, Seoul on the 28th.
Attendees at the event discussed the development direction of the rapidly changing digital asset market and explored ways to strengthen the network.
In their keynote speech and discussion presentation, KB Kookmin Bank's Management Planning Group Vice President Seo Ki-won and DT Promotion Manager Lee Sang-ryul emphasized the recognition that the essence of finance is trust, even in the digital asset market.
A bank official said, "By proactively responding to paradigm changes, we will continue to establish ourselves as a gold company of choice for customers even in the coming digital asset era."

Daewoong Pharmaceutical announced that it plans to establish a new advanced biopharmaceutical manufacturing plant at the Yonsei University International Campus in Songdo, Incheon, and to complete legal approval and operate the facility within the year. This factory produces stem cells and immune cell products for clinical research, and aims to build a bio-ecosystem through open innovation cooperation with local universities and research institutes.

The Michelin Guide announced the '2026 Michelin Key Selection' and announced that it had awarded 1 to 2 keys to 9 Korean hotels. Four Seasons Hotel Seoul was upgraded from 1 key last year to 2 key this year, and there are no 3 key hotels in Korea yet. There are five evaluation criteria: architecture, service, individuality, value for money, and location relevance. There are 2,832 Michelin Key hotels around the world.

South Korea's overseas direct investment increased 32.3% year-on-year to $20.52 billion in Q2 2026, driven by growth in financial and communication sectors, according to the Ministry of Finance and Economy.

Saemangeum Development Corporation announced a bid on the 29th for the construction of a public sewage treatment facility with a capacity of 19,000 ㎥ per day for stable sewage treatment in Saemangeum waterside city. The project scale is KRW 105.4 billion, the construction period is a total of 37 months, including 6 months of commissioning, and candidates suitable for detailed design will be selected using a weighted method that adds 70% of the technology score and 30% of the price score.

Korea's foreign direct investment has shown an increase for four consecutive quarters, reaching $20.52 billion in the second quarter of this year, an increase of 32.3% compared to the same period last year. In particular, investment in the finance/insurance and information and communications industries led the way, and investment in the United States increased by 53.6% to $8.86 billion.

LG Electronics announced that it has begun targeting the AI data center market by unveiling its hydronic modular solution, air-cooled inverter turbo chiller, and liquid cooling solution at Data Center World Asia 2026 held in Singapore. Lee Jae-seong, head of ES Business Division, emphasized that the company will leap forward as a key partner in the global AI infrastructure market.