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Wed, June 3, 2020 | 19:16

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

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

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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