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Wed, September 27, 2023 | 10:27

Securities firms gear up for CFD trade resumption

Securities firms gear up for CFD trade resumption

Brokerage houses are moving to resume the trading of contracts for difference (CFD) after they suspended the practice in April due to scandalous stock manipulation activities.

Lee Min-hyung | 2023-08-21 16:47

Leveraged investments regain vigor in Korean asset market

Leveraged investments regain vigor in Korean asset market

Leveraged investments are regaining vigor in the capital market amid lingering fears that asset price bubbles may end up bursting due to macroeconomic uncertainties. According to data from the Korea Financial Investment Association, the credit transaction balance on the Korean stock market reached this year's new high of 20.55 trillion won ($15.3 billion) on Aug. 17. The figu...

Lee Min-hyung | 2023-08-20 16:55

Can Korean economy withstand impact of China's economic risks?

Can Korean economy withstand impact of China's economic risks?

China's deepening property crisis, coupled with growing fears of its economy heading toward deflation, is triggering concerns over spillover effects that could rattle the global economy and eventually affect the Korean economy.

Anna J. Park | 2023-08-19 11:26

CONTRIBUTIONChina risk and Korea's de-risking

Has Seoul's housing market bottomed out?

Has Seoul's housing market bottomed out?

Seoul's apartment prices are showing gradual signs of a rebound on reviving demand driven by an end to the Bank of Korea's (BOK's) rate hike cycle, data showed Thursday.

Lee Min-hyung | 2023-08-17 16:28

Insurers report surprising earnings on IFRS 17 adoption

Insurers report surprising earnings on IFRS 17 adoption

Insurers have chalked up surprisingly robust earnings in the first half of 2023 on their first introduction of the latest global insurance contract reporting standards.

Lee Min-hyung | 2023-08-16 16:45

[INTERVIEW] Can Seoul stamp out real estate speculation?

INTERVIEWCan Seoul stamp out real estate speculation?

For many Koreans, real estate represents more than a place to live. For decades, it has yielded remarkable returns for investors, fostering the belief that prices will continue to climb as long as others keep investing in property. By the end of 2021, real estate accounted for 64.4 percent of assets owned by Korean households.

Lee Yeon-woo | 2023-08-16 15:14

Oil refiners, shipbuilders, machinery draw investor attention amid rising oil prices

Oil refiners, shipbuilders, machinery draw investor attention amid rising oil prices

With global oil prices heading towards the $90 per barrel range, a nine-month high, local oil shares are showing bullish moves as well. According to the Korea Exchange (KRX) on Sunday, the price of S-Oil, one of Korea's top oil refinery businesses, has been on a continual rise since early July.

Anna J. Park | 2023-08-15 16:26

Insurance firms' coverage for natural disasters triples in 5 years

Insurance firms' coverage for natural disasters triples in 5 years

Local insurance companies are feeling the force of the climate crisis, with the industry increasingly paying out claims for coverage due to natural disasters.

Anna J. Park | 2023-08-14 16:55

Stocks included in MSCI extend falls

Stocks included in MSCI extend falls

EcoPro, JYP, Hanwha Ocean and Hanmi Semiconductor suffered sharp declines on Monday, returning part of their recent gains driven by earlier expectations over their much-awaited inclusion in the MSCI Korea Index.

Lee Min-hyung | 2023-08-14 16:20

50-year maturity mortgage loans gain popularity

50-year maturity mortgage loans gain popularity

Since major bankers newly launched 50-year maturity mortgage loans in July, balances for lenders' loan products have swelled quickly in just a month, raising concerns about the aggravated household debt situation in the country.

Anna J. Park | 2023-08-13 15:15

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