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November 07, 2024
Korea on alert over reshaped global economy during Trump's 2nd term

The export-reliant Korean economy is bracing for Donald Trump’s return to the White House, with the energy and high-tech sectors here expected to bear the brunt of the US policy shift centered on his trade protectionism and the rollback of Joe Biden's green energy push. Korea’s Finance Minister ...
November 07, 2024
'Trump trade' shakes up markets

With Donald Trump winning the US presidential election, the “Trump trade” flowed into the South Korean stock market, with shares of defense and shipbuilding firms surging. The value of the local currency against the US dollar dropped to a two-year low. Shares of defense companies jumped, with in...
November 07, 2024
Coupang founder to sell $360m of stock

Coupang founder and CEO Bom Kim announced on Thursday plans to sell 15 million shares valued at some $360 million — his first sale since Coupang’s New York Stock Exchange debut on March 15, 2021. He also plans to donate an additional 2 million shares to charity. Kim currently owns 174,802,990 Cl...
November 05, 2024
Hanwha chief touts bigger global footing of asset management unit

Hanwha Group Chairman Kim Seung-youn on Tuesday visited Hanwha Asset Management to praise the asset management unit's recent progress in its ongoing efforts for global expansion. He was accompanied by Kim Dong-won, president and chief global officer at Hanwha Life Insurance, and Hanwha Asset Manag...
November 05, 2024
Bahrain ready for bigger Korean presence

MANAMA, Bahrain – Strengthening its partnership with Bahrain would open a door of opportunities in the Middle East for South Korea, an investment forum held by the Gulf island nation's economic board suggested. Bahrain hosted the second edition of Gateway Gulf on Sunday and Monday. This year’s G...
November 05, 2024
[Herald Interview] FTA to bring Korea-Gulf ties to new level: Bahraini industry minister

MANAMA, Bahrain -- South Korea’s cooperation with the Gulf region, including Bahrain, is set to strengthen as the free trade agreement involving the two countries will take effect soon, according to a top Bahraini governmental official. "Last year, we had a trip with a big delegation to Korea. We...
November 04, 2024
After opposition U-turn, Korea to repeal plan for financial capital gains tax

Korea’s main opposition party reversed its plan to introduce capital gains taxes on financial investment income on Monday, putting an end to a four-year stalemate with the ruling party as the underperforming domestic stock market struggles to make a breakthrough. “We decided to agree to the abol...
November 03, 2024
Hana opens 100th child care center

Hana Financial Group said Sunday that it has launched the 100th child care center in Bonghwa-gun, North Gyeongsang Province, as part of its 150 billion won ($108.6 billion) project aiming at addressing the nation’s chronically low birth rate. The Korean financial giant launched the project in 201...
November 01, 2024
Hankook & Co. formalizes deal for Hanon System, joins Korea's top 30 biz groups

Hankook & Co., the holding firm of Korea's largest tire maker Hankook Tire & Technology, announced Friday that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a stake in Seoul-based automotive parts supplier Hanon Systems. Under the agreement, Hankook & Company will purchase a 23 percent stake in ...
November 01, 2024
More Korean unicorns race to tap US markets

Korean platform companies are increasingly setting sights on US listings as the domestic stock market loses momentum. Viva Republica, the operator of financial app Toss, recently paused its initial public offering plans in Korea to explore a US listing instead. “We are considering the US as our ...
November 01, 2024
Financial watchdog puts brakes on Korea Zinc’s W2.5tr capital increase

Korea Zinc’s decision to execute a 2.5 trillion won ($1.8 billion) paid-in capital increase has come under the scrutiny of financial authorities. The country’s financial watchdog views there could be a possibility of unfair practice in a potential overlap in the period. “The Financial Superviso...
October 30, 2024
Toss eyes Nasdaq debut

Viva Republica, the company behind popular financial app Toss, is now aiming for a US market debut, pivoting from its initial plan to list in Korea. “We are considering the US as our listing destination over Korea, but no specific plans or timeline have been set,” a Viva Republica official said ...
October 29, 2024
Korea downplays impact of US investment ban on Chinese tech

Korean authorities expect the United States’ decision to ban outbound investments in artificial intelligence and other technology sectors in China to have a limited impact on South Korea's economy. On Monday, the Biden administration said it finalized rules that will bar US funds from flowing int...
October 29, 2024
Seminar stresses arbitration's role in ending private equity disputes

Arbitration can be a powerful tool to resolve the rising number of disputes related to private equity investments, according to a seminar jointly hosted by leading law firms from South Korea and the US. Kim & Chang, South Korea’s leading law firm, and US law firm Debevoise & Plimpton held a joint...
October 29, 2024
Asia-Pacific tax chiefs gather in Seoul to bolster cooperation

The Asia-Pacific region’s largest annual tax administration meeting launched Tuesday in Seoul, bringing together top tax officials from 18 countries to advance tax administration and bolster international cooperation. The 53rd annual meeting of the Study Group on Asia-Pacific Tax Administration a...

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