UNIVA Paycast (UPC) Enters Strategic Partnership with South Korean Payment Company Danal
UNIVA Paycast and Danal have partnered to study JPY stablecoins and enhance cross-border payments between Japan and South Korea.
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UNIVA Paycast and QBang have concluded a strategic alliance to strengthen payment collaboration between Japan and South Korea, aiming for increased convenience and new value creation in both markets.
UNIVA Paycast Limited (President & CEO: Shuhei Nakao, hereinafter 'UPC') has formed a strategic partnership with South Korean payment company Danal Co., Ltd. (hereinafter 'Danal'). The goal is to jointly study payment and distribution infrastructure anticipating the potential use of JPY-denominated stablecoins in the Japanese market, and to strengthen the collaboration of cross-border payment services between Japan and South Korea.
Through this partnership, both companies will leverage their existing payment networks and expertise to explore the realization of a more convenient payment environment in areas such as education fee payments, e-commerce, and inbound tourism-related payments. Additionally, taking into account the regulatory and practical trends of JPY-denominated stablecoins in Japan, they will consider business opportunities with an eye toward future utilization.
■ Background and Purpose of the Partnership
UPC is a payment-related business operator that has provided diverse payment solutions in both online and offline domains for stores and e-commerce sites nationwide. Through various cashless payment services, including QR code payments, they have met the diverse needs of businesses.
Meanwhile, Danal is a payment company that operates mobile phone payments and global integrated payments in South Korea. They are also advancing initiatives related to the cross-border domain, such as deploying the 'KONDA' prepaid card for foreigners, related kiosks, and a tuition payment infrastructure for international students.
As the shift toward cashless transactions and the expansion of cross-border trade progress in both Japan and South Korea, the two companies aim to realize a smoother and more convenient payment experience for both users and businesses by pooling their respective knowledge and foundations.
■ Main Areas of Consideration
1. Joint study of payment and distribution infrastructure anticipating the use of JPY-denominated stablecoins
Based on both companies' payment networks and technical expertise, they will jointly study payment and distribution infrastructure regarding the potential use of JPY-denominated stablecoins in the Japanese market, while considering relevant laws and regulatory trends.
2. Consideration of collaboration in the cross-border education fee payment domain
Regarding the payment of study abroad and education-related expenses between Japan and South Korea, they will proceed with considering a payment scheme that contributes to user convenience and the reduction of administrative burdens. Danal has announced initiatives regarding tuition payment infrastructure for foreign students, and the companies will explore room for collaboration.
3. Consideration of potential payment collaboration in Japan-Korea E-commerce
To enable e-commerce operators in both countries to provide smoother payment methods for each other's markets, they will proceed with considering the possibility of payment collaboration and operational cooperation in cross-border e-commerce.
4. Cooperation toward improving payment convenience anticipating inbound demand
With a view to the potential integration of the 'KONDA' prepaid card and related infrastructure being developed by Danal for foreigners with UPC's domestic payment infrastructure, they will study initiatives that contribute to improving payment convenience for foreign visitors to Japan.
■ Future Direction
UPC and Danal will gradually proceed with considering the improvement of cross-border payment convenience between Japan and South Korea, and the potential creation of new payment use cases, utilizing the experience and networks both companies have cultivated in the payment domain.
The specific implementation, launch, or deployment of target services based on this partnership will be determined based on relevant laws, the policies of supervisory authorities, necessary licenses and registrations, discussions with related companies, and other conditions. In particular, regarding the issuance, distribution, and mediation of digital money-type stablecoins in Japan, they will respond appropriately in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements.
■ About Danal Co., Ltd.
< https://www.danal.co.kr/ >
Danal is a payment company developing various payment services in South Korea, including mobile phone payments, credit card payments, simplified payments, and global integrated payments. On its official website, it claims to be the 'world's first and domestic No. 1' in mobile phone payments, and also supports various payment methods for overseas users.
■ About UNIVA Paycast Limited
< https://univapaycast.com/ >
UNIVA Paycast Limited
UPC is a payment-related business operator providing both online and offline payment solutions for stores and e-commerce sites nationwide. Through diverse QR code payments and cashless payment services, it supports the business growth of operators.
Anytime, anywhere, anyone.
In every aspect of 'payment'
UNIVA Paycast Limited (President & CEO: Shuhei Nakao, hereinafter 'UPC') has formed a strategic partnership with South Korean payment company Danal Co., Ltd. (hereinafter 'Danal'). The goal is to jointly study payment and distribution infrastructure anticipating the potential use of JPY-denominated stablecoins in the Japanese market, and to strengthen the collaboration of cross-border payment services between Japan and South Korea.
Through this partnership, both companies will leverage their existing payment networks and expertise to explore the realization of a more convenient payment environment in areas such as education fee payments, e-commerce, and inbound tourism-related payments. Additionally, taking into account the regulatory and practical trends of JPY-denominated stablecoins in Japan, they will consider business opportunities with an eye toward future utilization.
■ Background and Purpose of the Partnership
UPC is a payment-related business operator that has provided diverse payment solutions in both online and offline domains for stores and e-commerce sites nationwide. Through various cashless payment services, including QR code payments, they have met the diverse needs of businesses.
Meanwhile, Danal is a payment company that operates mobile phone payments and global integrated payments in South Korea. They are also advancing initiatives related to the cross-border domain, such as deploying the 'KONDA' prepaid card for foreigners, related kiosks, and a tuition payment infrastructure for international students.
As the shift toward cashless transactions and the expansion of cross-border trade progress in both Japan and South Korea, the two companies aim to realize a smoother and more convenient payment experience for both users and businesses by pooling their respective knowledge and foundations.
■ Main Areas of Consideration
1. Joint study of payment and distribution infrastructure anticipating the use of JPY-denominated stablecoins
Based on both companies' payment networks and technical expertise, they will jointly study payment and distribution infrastructure regarding the potential use of JPY-denominated stablecoins in the Japanese market, while considering relevant laws and regulatory trends.
2. Consideration of collaboration in the cross-border education fee payment domain
Regarding the payment of study abroad and education-related expenses between Japan and South Korea, they will proceed with considering a payment scheme that contributes to user convenience and the reduction of administrative burdens. Danal has announced initiatives regarding tuition payment infrastructure for foreign students, and the companies will explore room for collaboration.
3. Consideration of potential payment collaboration in Japan-Korea E-commerce
To enable e-commerce operators in both countries to provide smoother payment methods for each other's markets, they will proceed with considering the possibility of payment collaboration and operational cooperation in cross-border e-commerce.
4. Cooperation toward improving payment convenience anticipating inbound demand
With a view to the potential integration of the 'KONDA' prepaid card and related infrastructure being developed by Danal for foreigners with UPC's domestic payment infrastructure, they will study initiatives that contribute to improving payment convenience for foreign visitors to Japan.
■ Future Direction
UPC and Danal will gradually proceed with considering the improvement of cross-border payment convenience between Japan and South Korea, and the potential creation of new payment use cases, utilizing the experience and networks both companies have cultivated in the payment domain.
The specific implementation, launch, or deployment of target services based on this partnership will be determined based on relevant laws, the policies of supervisory authorities, necessary licenses and registrations, discussions with related companies, and other conditions. In particular, regarding the issuance, distribution, and mediation of digital money-type stablecoins in Japan, they will respond appropriately in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements.
■ About Danal Co., Ltd.
< https://www.danal.co.kr/ >
Danal is a payment company developing various payment services in South Korea, including mobile phone payments, credit card payments, simplified payments, and global integrated payments. On its official website, it claims to be the 'world's first and domestic No. 1' in mobile phone payments, and also supports various payment methods for overseas users.
■ About UNIVA Paycast Limited
< https://univapaycast.com/ >
UNIVA Paycast Limited
UPC is a payment-related business operator providing both online and offline payment solutions for stores and e-commerce sites nationwide. Through diverse QR code payments and cashless payment services, it supports the business growth of operators.
Anytime, anywhere, anyone.
In every aspect of 'payment'