Retail giant's return

Employees organize merchandise at a Homeplus store in Seoul on Aug. 6.

Emergency operating funds worth 200 billion won ($140 million) in debtor-in-possession financing have been injected into the hypermarket chain, paving the way for a full resumption of operations.

The retailer plans to temporarily reopen on Aug. 7, complete operational checks through Aug. 12, and officially reopen on Aug. 13.