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Sun, March 29, 2020 | 22:19
[INTERVIEW] Harvard economist warns Korea against cash handouts
Economy
[INTERVIEW] Harvard economist warns Korea against cash handouts
Harvard University economics professor Robert Barro advised the Moon Jae-in administration against giving a “disaster payout” to all Koreans, amid growing controversy here over a universal basic income in response to the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-03-29 15:22
[INTERVIEW] 'Asset management biz in Korea to grow rapidly'
Non-banks
[INTERVIEW] 'Asset management biz in Korea to grow rapidly'
With Korea's economy slowing down in recent years, many foreign financial firms have left the local market. However, Barings Asset Management, which entered Korea 30 years ago, is continui...
2020-03-29 15:46
Gangnam apartment prices jump 84 times in 40 years
Economy
Gangnam apartment prices jump 84 times in 40 years
The price of apartments in the affluent district of Gangnam in southern Seoul has risen more than 80 times over the last 40 years, growing far faster than basic living costs, such as rice,...
2020-03-29 15:47
Debate heating up over 'basic disaster income'
Policies
Debate heating up over 'basic disaster income'
2020-03-29 17:57
Mirae Asset emerges as leader in alternative investments
Markets
Mirae Asset emerges as leader in alternative investments
2020-03-29 16:33
Falling housing prices
Markets
Falling housing prices
2020-03-29 15:30
A US recession? Probably. Depression? Only if the virus is untamed
Economy
A US recession? Probably. Depression? Only if the virus is untamed
2020-03-28 20:43
Korea calls for allocation of Special Drawing Rights
Policies
Korea calls for allocation of Special Drawing Rights
2020-03-28 10:46
Will insurance shares jump on CEO buybacks?
Markets
Will insurance shares jump on CEO buybacks?
2020-03-27 16:44
Consumer sentiment plummets due to virus spread
Economy
Consumer sentiment plummets due to virus spread
2020-03-27 16:40
Market unresponsive to BOK's move for quantitative easing
Policies
Market unresponsive to BOK's move for quantitative easing
2020-03-27 16:38
Hana Bank's new money transfer service
Banks
Hana Bank's new money transfer service
2020-03-27 16:05
Coronavirus to hit tourism in Asia-Pacific: report
Economy
Coronavirus to hit tourism in Asia-Pacific: report
2020-03-27 13:40
Foreigners dump blue chips, buy growth stocks amid turbulence
Markets
Foreigners dump blue chips, buy growth stocks amid turbulence
2020-03-27 08:40
[INTERVIEW] 'This is the fastest recession ever'
Policies
[INTERVIEW] 'This is the fastest recession ever'
2020-03-26 17:08
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