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Costco, Emart Traders Hit Record 1.45 Trillion Won in Combined Monthly Payments

Monthly payments at South Korea's warehouse-style discount stores surpassed 1.45 trillion won, or approximately $1.09 billion, setting an all-time record.

  • Costco and Emart Traders processed 1.45 trillion won in monthly payments in September
  • Consumers favored value-oriented shopping amid high inflation
  • Warehouse-style discount stores outperformed major department stores in payments

U.S. Stresses Agreed Conditions as Lee Pushes for Early OPCON Return

The U.S. Department of War has reaffirmed its existing position that the military and security conditions mutually agreed upon by South Korea and the United States must be satisfied before the…

  • U.S. insists on meeting agreed conditions before OPCON transfer.
  • President Lee Jae-myung pushes for early return of OPCON.
  • Conditions include securing South Korea's military capabilities and stable security environment.

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