Toss Introduces 'FacePay' at 5,000 Local Grocery Stores Nationwide Toss's facial recognition payment system is expanding beyond large retail chains to local grocery stores. On July 27, Toss announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with TogetherS, a company specializing in POS solutions for small and medium-sized grocery stores. As a result, the FacePay service will be gradually introduced to small and medium-sized grocery stores across the country. TogetherS holds the largest market share in the domestic retail POS sector, making this th July 27, 2026

Naver Secures $1 Billion Investment from Nvidia Amid AI Expansion Naver has secured a $1 billion (approximately 1.48 trillion won) equity investment from Nvidia. The company is also moving forward with plans to retire about 1 trillion won in its own shares.On July 27, Naver announced that it will issue 7,241,564 common shares to Nvidia through a third-party allocation. The issue price is set at 204,500 won per share, with expected proceeds amounting to 1,480,899,983,000 won.The payment date is scheduled for October 30, and the new shares are expected to be lis July 27, 2026

Samsung Electronics Launches Electric Heating Era with Apartment Heat Pump Demonstration Samsung Electronics has begun a demonstration of its high-efficiency heat pump heating and cooling system, 'EHS All-in-One,' targeting apartment and multi-family housing environments. The initiative aims to verify the performance and energy-saving effects compared to traditional gas boilers, with the goal of expanding the adoption of heat pumps.On July 27, Samsung announced the installation of the 'EHS All-in-One' at its residential performance research center in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province. The c July 27, 2026

Samsung Begins Pre-Sales for Galaxy Z8 Series with Double Storage and AI Subscription Benefits Samsung Electronics has announced the start of pre-sales for its eighth-generation foldable smartphones, the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8, and Galaxy Z Flip8, along with the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9. The company aims to attract initial demand by offering free storage upgrades, artificial intelligence (AI) subscription services, and accessory discounts.The pre-sales will take place from July 28 to August 3, with the official launch scheduled for August 7. Customers who pre-or July 27, 2026

Daishin Securities Lowers Target Price for Hyundai Rotem Amid Delayed Polish Orders Daishin Securities announced on July 27 that some revenue from Hyundai Rotem's second contract for K2 tanks in Poland is expected to be deferred to 2028, prompting a reduction in the target price to 240,000 won. However, the investment rating remains a 'Buy.'Choi Jeong-hwan, a researcher at Daishin Securities, stated, "The expected orders have not been canceled, but rather delayed," adding that "Hyundai Rotem's investment points remain valid." For the second quarter, Hyundai Rotem reported conso July 27, 2026

Bitcoin Rises to $65,000 as U.S.-Iran Tensions Ease As tensions between the U.S. and Iran show signs of easing, the prices of major cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, have risen. This increase is attributed to a recovery in risk appetite, fueled by falling international oil prices and optimism about a rebound in the U.S. stock market.According to CoinMarketCap, Bitcoin was trading at $65,358 as of 8 a.m. on July 27, reflecting a 1.59% increase from the previous day.The price of Ethereum rose by 3.90% to $1,949. Binance Coin (BNB) and Solana als July 27, 2026

SK Innovation E&S Imports Ultra-Light Oil from Australia for the First Time SK Innovation E&S is set to import ultra-light oil sourced from the Barossa gas field in Australia, marking the first instance of a private company bringing in ultra-light oil from overseas resource development.On July 27, SK Innovation E&S announced that it plans to bring in 300,000 barrels of ultra-light oil produced at the Barossa gas field through Incheon Port in early August. The ultra-light oil secured by SK Innovation E&S from the Barossa gas field represents 1.1 million barrels of its an July 27, 2026

Hana Securities Lowers Hyundai Mobis Target Price Amid Delays in Electrification Hana Securities has reduced its target price for Hyundai Mobis from 770,000 won to 680,000 won, reflecting delays in the turnaround of its electrification division and a decline in the value of its affiliated companies. However, the firm maintained its 'buy' rating, considering the growth potential of the automotive parts business and the expansion possibilities in robotics.In a report released on July 27, analyst Song Seon-jae noted that Hyundai Mobis' second-quarter performance exceeded expect July 27, 2026

Hanwha Investment & Securities Lowers Kia's Target Price Amid Disappointing New Car Sales Hanwha Investment & Securities announced on July 27 that while Kia's global sales competitiveness remains strong, the impact of new car launches has fallen short of expectations, prompting a reduction in the target price from 290,000 won to 280,000 won. The investment rating remains 'buy.'Kim Seong-rae, a researcher at Hanwha Investment & Securities, stated, "In the second quarter, sales reached 33.2 trillion won, aligning with market expectations, but operating profit was 2.629 trillion won, fa July 27, 2026

BTS's 'Arirang' Re-enters Billboard 200 Top 10 Following World Cup Performance Group BTS's fifth studio album 'Arirang' has re-entered the top 10 of the Billboard 200 chart in the United States. Billboard announced on the 26th local time that 'Arirang' rose from 26th to 9th place. This increase in ranking is attributed to the release of a special vinyl edition that includes two bonus tracks. According to Billboard, the album's equivalent sales increased by 62% compared to the previous week. The special vinyl features two additional tracks: 'Voice Message: Love Song' and 'N July 27, 2026