18 South Korean companies hold over 20% treasury stocks but show poor returns, sparking debates on shareholder value strategies amid new transparency regulations and a lack of divi...
The Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry proposes inheritance tax reforms to ease corporate succession burdens, suggesting a shift towards capital gains tax and deferred payments...
South Korea's export economy is under pressure from the U.S.-China trade war, facing both direct tariffs and indirect competition. Strategic negotiations and adjustments are underw...
South Korea's foreign currency deposits are rapidly declining due to surging exchange rates, with experts warning of further depreciation and potential economic interventions amids...
South Korea's FSC is reforming its financial investment business system to create Goldman Sachs-like entities, focusing on corporate finance and venture capital to enhance market c...
South Korea's trade association urges the U.S. to exempt its copper products from tariffs, citing minimal market share and significant U.S. investments. Concerns over impacts on po...
South Korea has achieved a current account surplus for 22 consecutive months, highlighting its economic resilience. February's surplus was $71.8 billion, with significant growth in...
South Korea announces a 3 trillion won financial aid package to protect its auto and tech industries from U.S. tariffs, with a focus on emergency support for the automobile sector ...
South Korea has announced a $2 billion emergency aid package for its car industry following US tariffs on foreign cars. The funds will be distributed through state-run lenders, wit...
South Korea's foreign exchange reserves unexpectedly increased to $409.66 billion in March, despite global market volatility. Factors include higher dollar deposits and a weaker U....
South Korea's F4 Meeting discusses strategies to counter financial market volatility triggered by U.S. tariffs, with plans for market stabilization and industrial support.
South Korea's acting president Han Duk-soo has ordered a full mobilization of resources to counter the U.S. imposition of a 25% tariff on Korean goods, highlighting the potential f...
South Korea is grappling with a wave of price increases across food and dining sectors, driven by a weaker won and rising raw material costs. Over 40 companies have raised prices, ...
South Korea's consumer prices have risen above 2% for the third consecutive month, driven by increases in processed food prices and university tuition fees. The Bank of Korea antic...
South Korea's inflation rate rose to 2.1% in March, slightly above expectations, with the CPI increasing by 0.2% monthly. The core CPI, excluding fresh food and energy, also saw a ...
Nearly 32% of South Korea's population, or about 16 million people, are now engaged in cryptocurrency trading, with significant participation across various age groups and genders,...
Kim Yong-beom, CEO of Hashed Open Research, proposes South Korea adopt a strategic approach to stablecoin development, inspired by the U.S. model, to secure a leading position in t...
South Korea's government proposes a 10 trillion won supplementary budget focusing on disaster recovery, trade competitiveness, and AI development, urging quick legislative approval...
South Korea's Prime Minister Han Duk-soo is set to meet with leaders of major conglomerates to discuss strategies against U.S. tariff policies, aiming to protect national industrie...
South Korea shifts to an active fiscal policy to combat economic slowdown, focusing on growth through strategic investments in technology and social safety nets, amid global econom...
Acting Prime Minister Han Duck-soo announces the Economic Security Strategy Task Force to counter U.S. trade war threats, emphasizing enhanced response capabilities and facing dome...
South Korea is potentially targeted by the U.S. for high-level tariffs as part of President Trump's strategy to address unfair trade practices, with significant global implications...
South Korea is set to conduct a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) real transaction test from April to June, involving 100,000 participants. This trial aims to explore the practi...
South Korea's Financial Services Commission announces the lifting of the short-selling ban on March 31, aiming to enhance market efficiency and credibility with the help of a new c...
South Korea's Financial Services Commission announces the end of the short-selling ban on March 31, aiming to boost market efficiency and credibility. The Korea Exchange introduces...
South Korea's Financial Services Commission has decided to lift the short-selling ban from March 31, aiming to enhance market efficiency and credibility. The Korea Exchange has dev...
South Korea's exports from March 1 to 20 increased by 4.5% YoY, reaching $35.5 billion, with a trade surplus of $1.1 billion. Growth was seen in semiconductors, passenger cars, and...
A recent survey by the Federation of Korean Industries shows that 71.5% of South Koreans feel their household finances have worsened over the past year, primarily due to inflation....
The U.S. government is considering including South Korea in its 'Dirty 15' list due to high non-tariff barriers and restrictive trade practices. This move could lead to increased t...
South Korea's knowledge services trade deficit narrowed to $7.26 billion in 2024, a 43% reduction from 2010, with significant growth in exports and a positive shift in trade dynami...
South Korea's broad money supply (M2) has grown for the 20th consecutive month, reaching 4,203.8 trillion won in January. This growth, driven by shifts in investment behavior and c...
South Korea ranks second globally with a household debt to GDP ratio of 91.7%, highlighting the challenges of high household debt amidst economic policies and the pandemic's impact...
