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Thu, November 30, 2023 | 17:46

KOSPI predicted to reach 2,700-2,830 range in 2024

KOSPI predicted to reach 2,700-2,830 range in 2024

Foreign investment banks predict that Korea's benchmark KOSPI will rise from 2,700 to 2,830 next year.

2023-11-30 16:39

Tving and Wavve begin merger talks

Tving and Wavve begin merger talks

Korea's two major streaming services Tving and Wavve have recently begun merger talks, aiming to increase their market dominance by creating the country's largest over-the-top (OTT) platform with some 10 million monthly active users (MAU).

2023-11-30 16:18

PPS helps local businesses venture into overseas markets

PPS helps local businesses venture into overseas markets

Over 250 local exporters and 90 foreign firms from 21 countries attended Global Public Procurement Marketplace (GPPM) 2023, to foster investor relations and fortify business networks, the country’s public procurement service agency said on Wednesday.

2023-11-29 16:47

4 in 10 builders cannot service interest payments

4 in 10 builders cannot service interest payments

Four out of 10 construction companies are unable to make loan repayments to banks, according to the industry researcher, Tuesday.

2023-11-28 16:49

Insurers may lower car insurance rates by 3%

Insurers may lower car insurance rates by 3%

Insurers are expected to lower annual car insurance rates by 3 percent, in line with a “mutual growth” drive spearheaded by President Yoon Suk Yeol, market watchers said Tuesday.

2023-11-28 16:18

Hydrogen supply expected to be stable starting this week: industry ministry

Hydrogen supply expected to be stable starting this week: industry ministry

The ongoing supply disruption of hydrogen for vehicles in central Korea has gradually eased, and the shortage is expected to be fully resolved by around mid-December, the industry ministry said Tuesday.

2023-11-28 11:45

Korea to extend supplies of seafood to ease inflation

Korea to extend supplies of seafood to ease inflation

The government will extend supplies of mackerel, cuttlefish and other marine products in an effort to stabilize prices amid high inflationary pressure, the finance ministry said Tuesday.

2023-11-28 11:37

HK-linked ELS emerges as time bomb in banking sector

HK-linked ELS emerges as time bomb in banking sector

A 58-year-old man, surnamed Kang, recently filed a complaint with the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) as he faces the risk of losing half his assets after investing in equity-linked securities (ELS) tied to the performance of the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index (HSCEI).

2023-11-27 17:02

More people seek revolving credit amid rising prices, higher interest rates

More people seek revolving credit amid rising prices, higher interest rates

A record-number of credit card users have resorted to revolving credit, a major indicator of credit risk, cornered by a rise in both interest rates and the prices of goods and services, data showed Monday.

2023-11-27 16:58

KB Tech Forum to foster prioritization of financial platforms

KB Tech Forum to foster prioritization of financial platforms

KB Financial Group held the KB Tech Forum to share know-how and growth strategies regarding the group’s businesses in the tech, data, artificial intelligence (AI) and digital sectors, the group said Monday.

2023-11-27 16:47

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