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Lotte Chemical’s US ethylene plant to start operations this month

Lotte Chemical said Friday that its ethylene cracker complex in the US will start commercial operations this month, expressing hopes of expanding its global presence and diversifying its ingredients ...

May 10, 2019
Industry
Korean markets tumble on US-China trade tensions

South Korean markets were rattled Thursday, along with other markets in the region, after US President Donald Trump claimed that Beijing “broke the deal” in the ongoing trade talks with Washington. ...

May 9, 2019
Finance
Korean securities firms post strong Q1 earnings

South Korean securities firms delivered strong first-quarter earnings this year by shifting their focus from equities to investment banking, principal investments and asset management services. This...

May 8, 2019
Finance
Strong dollar fans fear of foreign capital outflow from Korean market

With the Korean won extending its losing streak against the dollar, analysts voiced concerns on Monday that the prolonged trend may trigger an outflow of foreign capital from the local stock market. ...

May 6, 2019
Finance
Korean won performs worst among major currencies against US dollar

Among major currencies, the South Korean won suffered the steepest monthly decline against the US dollar, reports showed Wednesday, due to the latest trend of a persistently strong greenback. The wo...

May 1, 2019
Economy
Mirae Asset Daewoo issues world’s first 3-year SRI bond

South Korean brokerage firm Mirae Asset Daewoo has simultaneously issued a three-year dollar-denominated, socially responsible investment bond and five-year senior notes, the firm said Tuesday. This...

May 1, 2019
Finance
FSS’ revival of comprehensive inspection of financial firms prompts concerns

South Korea’s financial regulator will take initial steps in reviving the comprehensive inspection of financial firms within the next few weeks after four years, prompting concerns the practice may k...

April 30, 2019
Finance
S. Korea vows stable gas prices despite Iran sanctions

Addressing the latest spike in gas prices, stemming from the uncertainty associated with tighter US sanctions on Iranian oil, South Korea’s chief economic policymaker vowed Monday to bring stability ...

April 29, 2019
Economy
[News Focus] Never-ending debate over low-dividend policies in Korea

With heightened awareness here on increasing governance transparency and boosting investors’ rights, large businesses have been facing mounting pressure on all fronts, including the ways they conduct...

April 28, 2019
Industry
[Herald Interview] Korea aims to go global with IP system

South Korea recently signed a memorandum of understanding worth $3.2 million with Saudi Arabia to help establish an ecosystem for intellectual property. It was an outcome of efforts by Asia’s fourth...

April 24, 2019
Industry
Chinese characters, Korean history outdated: survey

South Korean companies no longer see knowledge of Chinese characters and Korean history as necessary skills to include in resumes, a poll showed Monday. Obtaining respective qualifications concernin...

April 22, 2019
Industry
JYP chief becomes top stock-rich K-pop agency owner

JYP Entertainment founder and Chief Communications Officer Park Jin-young topped the list of stock-rich entertainment agency owners in Korea, data showed Sunday, amid the industry’s struggle to recov...

April 21, 2019
Finance
[News Analysis] High inheritance tax fuels chaebol monopoly

Following the death of Hanjin Group Chairman Cho Yang-ho last week, the inheritance tax his bereaved family will have to pay is in the spotlight, with estimates suggesting as much as 200 billion won ...

April 18, 2019
Economy
Working Koreans spend annual W1.4m on cash gifts: survey

South Koreans holding office jobs spend over 1.4 million won ($1,235) annually on cash gifts for special occasions, a poll showed Monday. The research, conducted by job research portal Saramin, invo...

April 15, 2019
Economy
Brokerages to gain from oil price rally, weakened won

Local brokerages are projecting a rosy outlook with their high-risk investment products, amid an ongoing oil price rally coupled with signs of a weakened Korean currency, analysts said Sunday. “The ...

April 14, 2019
Finance

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