Hey folks! Today, I want to chat about a super trendy financial service that's been making waves globally—BNPL, or Buy Now, Pay Later. You might have heard the buzz around it, especially if you're a shopaholic like me. BNPL is this nifty option that lets you buy stuff now and pay for it later, without the hassle of going through credit checks. Sounds like a dream, right? But here's the kicker: while it’s all the rage abroad, Korea’s MZ generation is just not that into it. Let’s dive into why that is! What’s the Deal with BNPL? First things first, BNPL stands for Buy Now, Pay Later. It’s pretty much what it sounds like. You get to buy something today and pay for it down the road. It’s kinda like a digital layaway plan, minus the old-school vibes. What makes BNPL cool is that it skips the tricky credit checks that come with getting a credit card. If you're 18 or older, you can start using BNPL right away, even if you don’t have a steady income or a bank account. No...
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