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Sun, October 1, 2023 | 17:49

[INTERVIEW] Can Seoul stamp out real estate speculation?

INTERVIEWCan Seoul stamp out real estate speculation?

For many Koreans, real estate represents more than a place to live. For decades, it has yielded remarkable returns for investors, fostering the belief that prices will continue to climb as long as others keep investing in property. By the end of 2021, real estate accounted for 64.4 percent of assets owned by Korean households.

Lee Yeon-woo | 2023-08-16 15:14

Oil refiners, shipbuilders, machinery draw investor attention amid rising oil prices

Oil refiners, shipbuilders, machinery draw investor attention amid rising oil prices

With global oil prices heading towards the $90 per barrel range, a nine-month high, local oil shares are showing bullish moves as well. According to the Korea Exchange (KRX) on Sunday, the price of S-Oil, one of Korea's top oil refinery businesses, has been on a continual rise since early July.

Anna J. Park | 2023-08-15 16:26

Insurance firms' coverage for natural disasters triples in 5 years

Insurance firms' coverage for natural disasters triples in 5 years

Local insurance companies are feeling the force of the climate crisis, with the industry increasingly paying out claims for coverage due to natural disasters.

Anna J. Park | 2023-08-14 16:55

Stocks included in MSCI extend falls

Stocks included in MSCI extend falls

EcoPro, JYP, Hanwha Ocean and Hanmi Semiconductor suffered sharp declines on Monday, returning part of their recent gains driven by earlier expectations over their much-awaited inclusion in the MSCI Korea Index.

Lee Min-hyung | 2023-08-14 16:20

50-year maturity mortgage loans gain popularity

50-year maturity mortgage loans gain popularity

Since major bankers newly launched 50-year maturity mortgage loans in July, balances for lenders' loan products have swelled quickly in just a month, raising concerns about the aggravated household debt situation in the country.

Anna J. Park | 2023-08-13 15:15

Seoul shares end lower on rate-hike woes; won at over 2-month low

Seoul shares end lower on rate-hike woes; won at over 2-month low

South Korean stocks closed lower Friday as uncertainties over further rate hikes emerged after data showing eased U.S. inflation was released. The local currency dipped to the lowest in over two months against the U.S. dollar.

2023-08-11 19:39

KFS forum introduces famed Korean American financiers to local investors in Seoul

KFS forum introduces famed Korean American financiers to local investors in Seoul

The Korea Finance Society (KFS) held its annual forum in Seoul on Thursday afternoon, providing a platform of networks between successful Korean American financial experts working in the U.S. and local institutional investors in Seoul.

Anna J. Park | 2023-08-10 16:37

[EXCLUSIVE] Why did Kyobo Book Centre invest in FIFTY FIFTY's controversial production company?

EXCLUSIVEWhy did Kyobo Book Centre invest in FIFTY FIFTY's controversial production company?

Kyobo Book Centre's 10 billion won ($7.6 million) investment into The Givers, an outsourced production company of K-pop group FIFTY FIFTY, is attracting attention as a legal battle rages on between the girl group and its management agency Attrakt.

Anna J. Park | 2023-08-10 16:23

Foreigners turn net buyers of Korean stocks in July

Foreigners turn net buyers of Korean stocks in July

Foreign investors turned net buyers of Korean stocks in July on a rosy outlook for the chipmaking and secondary battery sectors, central bank data showed Thursday.

2023-08-10 13:48

Controversy arises over location of alternative stock exchange

Controversy arises over location of alternative stock exchange

Controversy is arising over the location of an alternative stock exchange (ATS), as Nextrade, a newly established exchange operator, has submitted its plan to place its headquarters in Seoul.

Lee Min-hyung | 2023-08-09 16:04

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