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Tue, May 30, 2023 | 19:30

Financial regulator plans to freeze accounts of stock market manipulators

Financial regulator plans to freeze accounts of stock market manipulators

The bank accounts of those suspected of manipulating stock prices will be frozen and their illegally earned profits will also be confiscated. These are part of plans announced by financial regulators in what they are calling their “war against those who disturb the market.” The Financial Services Commission (FSC), the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS), Korea Exchange (KRX) ...

Lee Yeon-woo | 2023-05-23 16:18

Rising delinquency rates add to concerns over banks' financial soundness

Rising delinquency rates add to concerns over banks' financial soundness

As more debtors are falling behind on their bank loan payments, concerns are growing over local banks' financial soundness. It is particularly worrisome that delinquency levels are projected to rise further in the latter half of this year, reflecting the effects of drastically ...

Anna J. Park | 2023-05-22 16:53

Korean retail investors eye Japanese stock market on weakening yen

Korean retail investors eye Japanese stock market on weakening yen

Retail investors are increasing their bets on the Japanese stock market, which has displayed an unexpectedly outstanding rally buoyed by exporters' stellar earnings thanks to a weak yen.

Lee Min-hyung | 2023-05-22 16:43

Exports down 16.1% during first 20 days of May

Exports down 16.1% during first 20 days of May

Korea's exports fell 16.1 percent on-year in the first 20 days of May due to a prolonged slump in the global chip industry, data showed Monday, with the country's outbound shipments set to lose ground for seven consecutive months.

2023-05-22 09:51

S. Korea rules out decoupling from China: finance minister

Why money flows into internet-only banks from legacy lenders

Why money flows into internet-only banks from legacy lenders

Legacy banks are losing appeal among customers, as internet-only banks become the more attractive option for depositing savings, data showed.

Lee Min-hyung | 2023-05-19 16:40

Entertainment emerges as new savior of Korea's stock market

Entertainment emerges as new savior of Korea's stock market

Entertainment industry players have emerged as the new savior of the Korean stock market on hopes for their structural growth driven by the global popularity of K-pop. Investors expect that entertainment firms may follow in the footsteps of secondary battery players - which had been at the center of investors' attention in the first quarter.

Lee Min-hyung | 2023-05-18 16:37

Korea Exchange extends listing fee exemptions for SRI bonds

Korea Exchange extends listing fee exemptions for SRI bonds

The Korea Exchange has decided to exempt commission fees for the listing of socially responsible investment (SRI) bonds for another two years until June 2025, in a move to foster environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) investment here, the exchange operator said.

Lee Min-hyung | 2023-05-17 17:04

Securities firms zero in on Indonesian market

Securities firms zero in on Indonesian market

Indonesia is emerging as a hub for major securities firms' overseas business due to the country's economic and demographic potential. Brokerage houses here have long recognized the need to diversify their sales channels overseas amid toughening competition in the domestic market. Their revenue structures are also vulnerable to macroeconomic circumstances, as was shown by thei...

Lee Min-hyung | 2023-05-17 16:51

Korea to up seafood exports to $4.5 bil. by 2027

Korea to up seafood exports to $4.5 bil. by 2027

Korea will penetrate deeper into the global seafood market with the goal of exporting $4.5 billion worth of goods in the sector by 2027, the oceans ministry said Wednesday.

2023-05-17 10:03

Korea aims to boost exports to China

Korea aims to boost exports to China

Korea will strengthen cooperation with China and extend marketing and financial support for domestic companies to prop up exports to the neighboring country, the industry ministry said Tuesday.

2023-05-16 17:39

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