Banking & Finance

Samsung Electronics, SK hynix's market cap gap narrowest in 13 years

The market capitalization gap between Samsung Electronics and SK hynix marked the lowest level in 13 years as of Friday, the main stock exchange said Sunday.

Oct 27, 2024By Yonhap

Samsung Electronics, SK hynix's market cap gap narrowest in 13 years

SK hynix likely to overtake Samsung in chip business' annual profit

INTERVIEW Young entrepreneur brings investments to support Korean cattle ranches

An Jae-hyun, the young entrepreneur and CEO of Stockeeper, launched the country’s first livestock fractional investment platform Bankcow in 2021, allowing people to make small investments in Korean cattle, known as hanwoo.

Oct 26, 2024By Jun Ji-hye

[INTERVIEW] Young entrepreneur brings investments to support Korean cattle ranches

MBK Partners named one of World's Best Companies of 2024

MBK Partners has been named one of the World's Best Companies of 2024 by TIME magazine and the German market analysis firm Statista, the firm said Friday.

Oct 25, 2024By Lee Yeon-woo

MBK Partners named one of World's Best Companies of 2024

Average salaried workers earn $29,700 amid growing income disparity

Salaried workers in Korea earns 41.23 million won ($29,700) on average each year, compared to 331.34 million won received by the top 1 percent income earners, data showed, Friday.

Oct 25, 2024By Yi Whan-woo

Average salaried workers earn $29,700 amid growing income disparity

Korea's Q3 GDP stalls, casts doubt on 2024 growth target

Korea faces uncertainty in reaching annual growth targets set at mid-2 percent for 2024, after its economy barely grew in the third quarter.

Oct 25, 2024By Yi Whan-woo

Korea's Q3 GDP stalls, casts doubt on 2024 growth target

Former bourse operator CEO to lead mobile financial platform's think tank

Sohn Byung-doo, former chairman and CEO of Korea Exchange (KRX), was appointed as the new chief of a think tank that is operated by mobile financial platform operator Toss.

Oct 24, 2024By Yi Whan-woo

Former bourse operator CEO to lead mobile financial platform's think tank

Trump risk pushes won-dollar rate toward 1,400 won level

The Korean won is weakening toward the 1,400 level against the U.S. dollar, over the possibility of former U.S. President Donald Trump’s return to the White House.

Oct 24, 2024By Yi Whan-woo

Trump risk pushes won-dollar rate toward 1,400 won level

Customs officer stands out in unprecedented crackdown on veterinary drugs

Customs officer Mun Sang-seon stands out in the Korea Customs Service’s (KCS) campaign against the smuggling of animal pharmaceuticals, amid a rising number of Koreans living with pets.

Oct 24, 2024By Yi Whan-woo

Customs officer stands out in unprecedented crackdown on veterinary drugs

Korea Zinc ownership battle expected to escalate into contest over voting rights

Korea Zinc, led by Chairman Choi Yun-beom, concluded its tender offer for a treasury stock buyback on Wednesday to counter the alliance between private equity firm MBK Partners and Young Poong regarding the smelter's management rights dispute.

Oct 23, 2024By Jun Ji-hye

Korea Zinc ownership battle expected to escalate into contest over voting rights

Is Korea on track for recovery in births, marriages?

Childbirth and marriage rates in Korea have been increasing for several months, raising questions about whether this trend can be sustained as the country confronts a rapidly declining population.

Oct 23, 2024By Yi Whan-woo

Is Korea on track for recovery in births, marriages?

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Banking & Finance

Samsung Electronics, SK hynix's market cap gap narrowest in 13 years

INTERVIEW Young entrepreneur brings investments to support Korean cattle ranches

MBK Partners named one of World's Best Companies of 2024

Average salaried workers earn $29,700 amid growing income disparity

Korea's Q3 GDP stalls, casts doubt on 2024 growth target

Former bourse operator CEO to lead mobile financial platform's think tank

Trump risk pushes won-dollar rate toward 1,400 won level

Customs officer stands out in unprecedented crackdown on veterinary drugs

Korea Zinc ownership battle expected to escalate into contest over voting rights

Is Korea on track for recovery in births, marriages?

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