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Founded in 2001, KK Mart operates the “KK Super Mart” chain of modernized mom-and-pop convenience stores offering daily essentials around the clock.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

He modernized the office during that time, digitizing millions of paper records and creating a portal to help residents search for assessment records.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

“Lovingly stewarded by the same family for nearly 70 years, this grand residence has been thoughtfully updated and modernized in preparation for the next chapter in its illustrious history.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

And you can’t just hit a magical AI button where everything gets modernized and rewritten.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

“After careful consideration, we have modernized, as per your suggestion,” the captain tells me, although there’s nothing modern about it.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman