Korea Times Finance Reporter
Hello, I am Jun Ji-hye, a reporter at The Korea Times. I primarily cover financial authorities and write articles on a wide range of topics related to finance and capital markets. If you have any information to share, feel free to email me at jjh@koreatimes.co.kr, and I will review it carefully. I am committed to always doing my best to communicate with readers through high-quality articles.
MBK Partners, one of the largest private equity firms in Asia, denied allegations, Tuesday, that it used confidential internal documents belonging to Korea Zinc in its attempt to take over the world’s largest zinc smelter. The documents had been provided two years ago for a new investment initiative.
Lotte Card has been put up for sale again after a two-year hiatus.
Fake news and rumors targeting publicly listed companies are on the rise and spreading more quickly, driven by the advancement of online media platforms and messaging apps. This disinformation often causes significant harm, not only to corporations, including major conglomerates, but also to investors.
The ruling bloc is seeking to amend the Capital Markets Act to clarify the responsibilities of boards of directors in safeguarding shareholders' interests during mergers or spinoffs, according to the financial regulator, Monday.
KB Financial Group Chairman Yang Jong-hee vowed to lead the digital finance ecosystem with generative artificial intelligence (AI) that pursues human happiness.
The Korean Corporate Governance Forum (KCGF), an organization that monitors transparency in business management, issued a statement urging the National Assembly to amend the Commercial Act. The proposed amendment would expand corporate directors' fiduciary duties to include responsibility toward shareholders.
Attention is now on whether delayed legislation for security token offerings (STO) will gain traction, following comments from the ruling party leader who recently emphasized the need for regulatory improvements during his participation in a related meeting.
A postpaid all-inclusive monthly transit pass, which combines credit and debit card functions, will be available for use starting Saturday, according to the Seoul Metropolitan Government and card industry officials.
Woori Bank launched a mobile application integrating the services offered by Woori Financial Group's affiliates on Thursday, joining other financial institutions' move to allow customers to access all their financial services within a single application.
Dr. Suh Yoon-suck has been leading a clinic in Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province, to provide free medical services for foreign workers, international students and members of multicultural families.