Gold Rush Hits Seoul Streets: Gold Bars Now Sold in Vending Machines
Vending machines in Seoul, South Korea, are revolutionizing the traditional concept of buying gold by offering gold bars in various sizes. Situated within convenience stores throughout the affluent Gangnam district and o...
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