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Companies

Shipbuilding stocks soar as US approves nuclear submarine plan, tariff deal boosts orders

Korean shipbuilding stocks surged Thursday following the conclusion of Korea-U.S. follow-up tariff negotiations, along with U.S. President Donald Trump’s official approval of Seoul’s plan to build a nuclear-powered submarine. Hanwha Ocean stocks rose 6.82 percent to close at 140,900 won ($99) after hitting a record high of 151,600 won earlier in the day. Samsung Heavy Industries also gained 1 percent, ending at 30,300 won after reaching an all-time high during the session. The benchmark KOSPI climbed 0.17 percent, or 6.82 points, to finish at 4,087.97. After a nearly three-month tug-of-war over tariff negotiations, Korea and the United States finalized a comprehensive deal on Wednesday, following an agreement reached between President Lee Jae Myung and U.S. President Donald Trump during their summit on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province. Under the agreement, Korea’s $350 billion investment commitment will be divided into two parts — $200 billion in cash investments made in annual installments capped at $20

Oct 30, 2025By Jun Ji-hye
Shipbuilding stocks soar as US approves nuclear submarine plan, tariff deal boosts orders
Foreign Affairs

Lee showcases Korean cuisine, culture for Trump at summit luncheon, special dinner

A special meal was served to pay particular tribute to U.S. President Donald Trump as an honored guest during the Korea-U.S. summit luncheon in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, Wednesday. President Lee Jae Myung and his U.S. counterpart held high-stakes summit talks on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings held in the city renowned for its history. According to the presidential office, the fusion Korean dishes, crafted from ingredients sourced nationwide and tailored to Trump’s tastes, were designed to symbolize and celebrate the future of the strong alliance between Seoul and Washington. The appetizers combined Korean seafood — shrimp from Sinan, scallops from Goheung and abalone from Wando — with Thousand Island dressing, representing the success story of Trump’s home state, New York. The main course blended Korean and American flavors, featuring newly harvested rice from Gyeongju, braised short ribs made with U.S. beef and side dishes, including chestnuts from Gongju, radishes and carrots from Pyeongchang and mushrooms from Cheonan. For the

Oct 29, 2025By Jun Ji-hye
Lee showcases Korean cuisine, culture for Trump at summit luncheon, special dinner
Policy

Korea launches AI-based platform to bolster fight against voice phishing

Financial companies and government agencies launched a new artificial intelligence (AI)-based platform designed to strengthen cooperation in the fight against voice phishing, officials said Wednesday. The AI-based Anti-Phishing Sharing & Analysis Platform (ASAP) enables participating institutions to share suspected phishing information in real time, gathered from financial, telecommunications and investigative processes. By applying AI-driven pattern analysis, the platform, operated by the Financial Security Institute, aims to detect and block fraudulent activities preemptively. Financial Services Commission Chairman Lee Eog-weon attended the launch ceremony alongside senior officials from the Office for Government Policy Coordination, the National Police Agency and the Financial Supervisory Service, as well as field experts specializing in voice phishing prevention. During the event, participants held in-depth discussions on the current state of voice phishing in Korea and the government’s policy measures to combat such crimes. Through ASAP, all 130 participating financial firms will b

Oct 29, 2025By Jun Ji-hye
Korea launches AI-based platform to bolster fight against voice phishing
Cryptocurrency

Korea makes first legislative move to curb money laundering via stablecoins

Korea is set to introduce its first legislative measure to bring stablecoins under the Foreign Exchange Transactions Act as part of efforts to block money laundering and tax evasion involving digital assets, National Assembly officials said Tuesday. Stablecoins are digital currencies designed to maintain consistent value by being tied to central bank-issued currencies, such as the U.S. dollar, or to physical assets like gold. Tether (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC), both pegged one-to-one to the U.S. dollar, are among the most widely-used stablecoins. According to Assembly officials, Rep. Park Sung-hoon of the main opposition People Power Party plans to propose a bill that classifies stablecoins as a legal “means of payment” under the act, placing them alongside existing instruments, including government-issued notes and banknotes. Park explained that although stablecoins are gaining recognition as a potential new form of payment, they are not officially recognized under the Foreign Exchange Transactions Act because their characteristics differ from traditional currencies. “This regulato

Oct 29, 2025By Jun Ji-hye
Korea makes first legislative move to curb money laundering via stablecoins
Banking & Finance

Banks expand IP-backed loans in line with K-culture promotion drive

Major commercial banks are accelerating the expansion of intellectual property (IP)-backed lending, offering financing secured by assets such as copyrights and patents, in line with President Lee Jae Myung’s recent push to promote Korean culture, industry officials said Tuesday. These loans, based on companies’ technologies and creative content, align with the Lee administration’s goal of fostering productive finance, which seeks to redirect funds previously tied to real estate or dependent on interest income toward advanced industries. At the same time, banks are building mutually beneficial ties with the content industry to enhance brand visibility through partnerships with popular K-dramas and webtoons, amid Korean culture’s growing global influence and commercial appeal. By September, the total outstanding balance of IP-backed loans at Korea’s five major banks — KB Kookmin, Shinhan, Hana, Woori and NH NongHyup — reached 1.36 trillion won ($947 million), up from 1.34 trillion won at the end of last year. Shinhan Bank has been increasing its IP-based financing for tech co

Oct 28, 2025By Jun Ji-hye
Banks expand IP-backed loans in line with K-culture promotion drive
Banking & Finance

Hanwha's LIFEPLUS International Crown concludes with Australian team victory

The Hanwha LIFEPLUS International Crown, an LPGA national team event, concluded successfully after four days of competition, with the Australian team taking the crown, Hanwha Life said Monday. LIFEPLUS is a joint brand of financial affiliates of the Korean conglomerate Hanwha Group, including Hanwha Life and Hanwha Investment & Securities. The latest competition, held at Goyang New Korea Country Club from Thursday to Sunday, returned to Korea for the first time since 2018. It featured eight teams representing the United States, Korea, Japan, Australia, Thailand, Sweden, China and a World Team, with 32 of the world’s top players competing for a total prize of $2 million. After fierce competition, the Australian team, featuring Minjee Lee (world No. 3) and Hannah Green (world No. 18), captured the championship. Lee was named the tournament MVP, receiving a specially crafted trophy inspired by the 63 Building in Yeouido, symbolizing the headquarters of Hanwha’s financial affiliates. Since the 1990s, when it launched the Hanwha Cup Seoul Women’s Open, Hanwha Group has worked to strength

Oct 27, 2025By Jun Ji-hye
Hanwha's LIFEPLUS International Crown concludes with Australian team victory
Banking & Finance

Crypto transfers between Korean, Cambodian exchanges surge amid crime concerns

Cryptocurrency trading between Korean and Cambodian exchanges saw a sharp increase last year, according to data from the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) Monday. This surge raises concerns that domestic exchanges may have been exploited for money laundering or illicit overseas transfers involving Cambodian criminal groups, amid reports of transnational online scam-related crimes proliferating in the Southeast Asian country, which have exploited and victimized some Koreans. In response, domestic exchanges have suspended all transactions with the Cambodian platform. Data from the FSS obtained by Rep. Lee Yang-soo of the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) showed that cryptocurrency transfers between Korea’s five major exchanges — Upbit, Bithumb, Coinone, Korbit and Gopax — and Cambodia’s Huione Guarantee totaled 12.8 billion won ($8.9 million) last year, surging nearly 1,400 times from 9.22 million won in 2023. Huione Group, a Phnom Penh-based financial conglomerate, has been sanctioned by the U.S. and U.K. governments as a transnational criminal network for allegedly laund

Oct 27, 2025By Jun Ji-hye
Crypto transfers between Korean, Cambodian exchanges surge amid crime concerns
Foreign Affairs

POLL Koreans point to tradition, technology as main attractions of APEC summit

Koreans highlighted Gyeongju’s traditional culture and historic sites, alongside the country’s advanced technology, as the features most likely to impress foreign leaders during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting, scheduled to begin Friday in the North Gyeongsang provincial city renowned for its history, according to a recent poll commissioned by The Korea Times. This reflects expectations that Korea will be recognized as a nation where tradition and innovation coexist through the international event. In the survey conducted by Hankook Research for The Korea Times last week, when asked which Korean experience APEC participants would find most memorable, 43 percent of respondents chose Korea’s traditional culture and the historic sites of Gyeongju. Following that, 25 percent cited the high-tech facilities at the venues, showcasing Korea as an IT powerhouse, while 15 percent pointed to experiences of Korean cuisine. Another 14 percent mentioned industrial site tours in areas near Gyeongju, including Busan, Ulsan and Pohang. Gyeongju served as the

Oct 27, 2025By Jun Ji-hye
[POLL] Koreans point to tradition, technology as main attractions of APEC summit
Foreign Affairs

POLL Majority of S. Koreans view APEC summit as boost for Lee gov't

A majority of South Koreans believe the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, will have a positive impact for the Lee Jae Myung administration, according to a recent poll commissioned by The Korea Times. However, alongside the optimism, a considerable number of respondents expressed caution, stressing that achieving tangible economic outcomes from the two-day APEC summit, set to begin Friday, is more important than political impact. In the survey conducted last week by Hankook Research for The Korea Times, 30 percent of respondents said South Korea’s diplomatic standing as a middle power could be strengthened by Thursday’s U.S.-China summit, with Seoul positioning itself as a mediator and cooperative player amid rising tensions between Washington and Beijing. Another 28 percent predicted that the summit would boost South Korea’s global standing, leading to higher approval ratings and stronger policy momentum for the administration. In total, nearly 60 percent of respondents expected the summit to have a

Oct 27, 2025By Jun Ji-hye
[POLL] Majority of S. Koreans view APEC summit as boost for Lee gov't
Companies

Battery stocks stage sharp rebound after two years of slump

Battery-related stocks, which had been on a downward trend for the past two years, have started a clear rebound this month, analysts said Friday. They noted that the sector’s earnings and stock prices are likely to continue their upward movement, supported by improving profits and favorable supply-demand factors. After steadily declining since July 2023, battery stocks began to recover in May this year and have shown explosive gains this month. According to the Korea Exchange, EcoPro, the leading battery stock, has risen more than 70 percent on the Kosdaq this month. During the same period, POSCO Future M also gained over 40 percent on the KOSPI. Battery-related stocks maintained their strong performance, Friday. While EcoPro rose 8.34 percent on the Kosdaq, SK Innovation, LG Energy Solution and Samsung SDI increased 8.27 percent, 9.94 percent and 13.57 percent on the KOSPI, respectively. The Kosdaq rose 11.05 points, or 1.27 percent, to close at 883.08, while the KOSPI gained 96.03 points, or 2.5 percent, to close at 3,941.59. Battery stocks had seen a rapid accumulation of short positio

Oct 24, 2025By Jun Ji-hye
Battery stocks stage sharp rebound after two years of slump
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