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Wed, November 13, 2019 | 23:48
KDB's moral hazard
KDB's moral hazard
The recent shambles over the prosecution’s investigation over Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) and Korea Development Bank (KDB) reminds many of how seriously the state-run bank was morally slack over using taxpayers’ money.
Nam Hyun-woo | 2016-06-12 17:32
New PyeongChang chief has big shoes to fill
New PyeongChang chief has big shoes to fill
Cho Yang-ho, chief of the PyeongChang Winter Olympics, abruptly passed the leadership torch to former Commerce Minister Lee Hee-beom last week, with only 22 months left before Korea’s first-ever Winter Games.
Park Jin-hai | 2016-05-11 17:17
It's English, stupid!
It's English, stupid!
On a recent business trip to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), this reporter bumped into a group of UAE businessmen in an elevator at the InterContinental Hotel.
Lee Hyo-sik | 2016-04-03 16:31
  • Learning English is rough journey
  • English only is not enough
Mexico: next emerging market for Korea
Mexico: next emerging market for Korea
Expectations are rising that President Park Geun-hye’s upcoming trip to Mexico will speed up expansion of local companies into the relatively untapped yet highly potential market.
Lee Min-hyung | 2016-03-31 16:53
  • Kia's Mexico project gets green light
  • Korea, Mexico to expand economic, cultural ties
Anti-terrorism bill threatens IT ecosystem in Korea
Anti-terrorism bill threatens IT ecosystem in Korea
Korea’s first anti-terrorism bill, endorsed by the National Assembly after opposition lawmakers delivered a marathon relay of filibuster speeches, has drawn much criticism, including from within the information and technology (IT) industry.
Kim Yoo-chul | 2016-03-07 16:52
SK faces dilemma over logic chip business
SK faces dilemma over logic chip business
Over the last few years, SK Group’s semiconductor affiliate SK hynix has been enjoying strong growth in its chip business, as the company is well positioned to reap profits through its market competitiveness.
Kim Yoo-chul | 2016-02-03 17:12
Changing name will not bolster Daewoo International
Changing name will not bolster Daewoo International
Daewoo International, headed by CEO Kim Young-sang, has decided to change its name, hoping this may help it ride out a host of difficulties.
Lee Hyo-sik | 2015-12-30 16:04
Image of Korea in trouble abroad
Image of Korea in trouble abroad
SINGAPORE - President Park Geun-hye recently said she has been spending sleepless nights due to worries about labor reform and other economic bills pending at the National Assembly. Buried in sticky domestic issues, she may have little time to pay attention to what’s happening outside. However, she needs to do this to prevent the image of Korea from deteriorating.
Kim Jae-kyoung | 2015-12-20 15:49
Regulator fails to supervise accounting firms
Regulator fails to supervise accounting firms
The financial regulator is supposed to monitor whether accounting firms play a check-and-balance role in the financial reports of auditing companies.
Kim Jae-won | 2015-12-03 17:54
Only Park can clean up mess about Lockheed deal
Only Park can clean up mess about Lockheed deal
It seems almost impossible for Korea to develop its indigenous fighter jets by the designated year of 2025 due to growing uncertainties over technology transfer from the United States.
Jun Ji-hye | 2015-11-26 17:24
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