[Economy 365]
Although the situation of the apartment transaction cliff in Seoul is deepening, the price increase has not stopped as new transactions continue centering on major reconstruction complexes in the Gangnam area.
According to the Seoul Real Estate Information Plaza, the number of apartment transactions in Seoul this month was 628, which was less than one-sixth of last month.
However, as for apartment prices over 20 years in Seoul, the southeastern areas such as Apgujeong, Daechi, Seocho, Banpo, and Jamsil-dong rose the most at 7%, leading the rise in apartment prices.
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LG U+ has been confirmed as a pay-TV service partner for Disney Plus, an online video service that Walt Disney Company will launch in Korea in November.
The two companies that have recently completed negotiations will link Disney Plus, which will start domestic service on November 12, with LG U+'s IPTV and mobile, and LG Hellovision's cable TV service.
Disney+ will provide content from six core brands: Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars.
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SKT announced that it will implement a discount system for active duty military service members from October 1, the Armed Forces Day.
SKT announced that it will additionally provide a 20% discount on rates and unlimited data outside of normal hours to military customers who use the line depending on the rate plan.
The 20% rate discount is applied to the major 5G and LTE general rate plans currently in use, and is also applied to the existing optional contract discount, so a maximum of 45% discount is expected.
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Fair Trade Commission announced that it has conducted an ex officio investigation into the terms and conditions of four used car online platform operators, including Encar, Bobaedream, KB Chacha, and K-car.
It has been found that these companies have been operating with a clause that does not refund the paid service fee in case of suspension of use of the platform or termination of the contract for reasons such as registration of false items.