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Mokpo City, Naver join hands
Deadline Deadline October 18 · Mokpo Port Festival list save and visit verification event
Photo: 연합뉴스 In short Mokpo City is holding a small business support event with Naver.
On the 16th at 3 PM, 'Local Growth Meetup' will be held at Haeguan 1897.
Linked with the Mokpo Port Festival, 50 local shops will be featured on Naver Map.
Key facts When It will be held on the 16th at 3 PM at Mokpo Food Culture Gallery Haeguan 1897. Who Mokpo City and Naver Co., Ltd. will co-host the event. What This is the third nationwide 'Naver Local Growth Meetup: Mokpo' event. How Branding success cases and Naver Place and advertising strategies will be shared, with networking sessions held.
What it means for me
All Shop owners
Mokpo small business owners and festival visitors can receive education and benefits.
Mokpo small business owners will gain Naver Place and advertising strategy training and networking opportunities.
Economy · Planned · 2 sources combined p. 2 / 3
CJ and Dow Kium Alliance
Deadline Deadline October 19 · Main Bidding Deadline for JoongAng Ilbo Sale
Photo: 한국경제 In short CJ Group and Dow Kium Group have joined forces to enter the bidding for acquiring JoongAng Ilbo newspaper.
The two companies plan to participate together in the main bidding round.
CJ is already the third-largest shareholder with 9.24% stake in JoongAng Ilbo.
Key facts When Main bidding will proceed until 2 p.m. on October 19. Who CJ Group and Dow Kium Group form a consortium. What The two companies plan to jointly participate in the main bidding for selling JoongAng Ilbo. How The alliance is analyzed as a strategy to circumvent large conglomerate shareholding restrictions under press law.
What it means for me
As a media company ownership matter, direct impact on general readers' daily lives is limited.
Why does this matter? Changes in media company ownership structure and shareholding restriction avoidance strategies could shift the acquisition bidding landscape.
Economy · 2 sources combined p. 3 / 3
BMW unveils new 7 Series
D-2 Deadline November 9 · Pre-order deadline, must register by year-end for benefits
Photo: 매일경제 In short BMW Korea has released its redesigned 7 Series after four years.
You can choose from gasoline, diesel, hybrid, and electric models.
Pre-orders will be accepted from the 16th through the 9th of next month.
Key facts When Pre-orders will be accepted on BMW Shop online from the 16th through the 9th of next month. Who BMW Korea is accepting reservations for four models of the new 7 Series. What Four versions are being showcased: the gasoline 740 and three i7 electric models. How Prices range from 160 million to 240 million won, with extended warranty benefits for registration by year-end.
What it means for me
For readers considering a purchase of imported large sedans, powertrain choices have expanded.
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