Starbucks Korea prepaid balances top 420 bln won amid regulatory blind spot

SEOUL, May 24 (Yonhap) -- The combined balance of prepaid funds loaded onto Starbucks Korea cards stood at 420 billion won (US$276 million) as of the end of 2025, data showed Sunday, raising concerns over a regulatory blind spot and prompting calls for tighter supervision by financial authorities.

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