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BUSINESS7h agoDisney to expand K-pop content through 10-project deal with South Korea's KakaoDisney plans to expand its K-pop content by entering into a 10-project deal with South Korea's Kakao. This signifies a strategic move in the entertainment industry to capitalize on the popularity of K-pop.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESS2d agoHong Kong faces pressure to speed up trading hours review after South Korea’s moveHong Kong’s stock market is facing fresh pressure to accelerate its review of longer trading hours after South Korea’s main bourse extended its session by four hours on Monday, according to an industry player. The Korea Exchange, South Korea’s bourse operator, launched a real-time after-market from 4pm to 8pm in addition to regular trading from 9am to 3.30pm. It also signalled ambitions to expand to nearly 24-hour trading, following similar plans by Nasdaq and the London Stock Exchange. The...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS3d agoSouth Korea extends stock trading into evening hoursSouth Korea has extended its stock trading hours into the evening, which could impact market liquidity and investment strategies. This decision is significant for participants in the South Korean financial market.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESS3d agoSouth Korea aims to finalise details of US investment plan this week, minister saysSouth Korea will hold further talks with the US early this week to finalise details of Seoul's proposed US$350 billion (HK$2.73 billion) investment commitment to the US, South Korean Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan said on Sunday.thestandard_hk · hong kong
BUSINESS3d agoSouth Korea's $350 Billion Investment Dialogue with the U.S.South Korea is set to engage in further discussions with the United States early this week to iron out the final details of its proposed 350 billion investment commitment This information was confirmed by South Korean Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan on Sundaydevdiscourse · india
BUSINESS3d ago The biggest risk is low liquidity : South Korea tests global demand for after - hours stock tradingSouth Korea is exploring after-hours stock trading to gauge global demand, with low liquidity identified as the primary risk. This initiative aims to enhance market accessibility but faces inherent challenges in trading volume.businesstimes.com.sg · Singapore
BUSINESS3d ago The biggest risk is low liquidity : South Korea tests global demand for after - hours stock tradingSouth Korea is testing global demand for after-hours stock trading, identifying low liquidity as the biggest risk. This initiative aims to explore new trading mechanisms within financial markets.businesstimes.com.sg · Singapore
BUSINESS5d agoDeepSeek efficiency gain sparks new volatility for South Korean chipmakers Samsung, SK HynixA new efficiency gain from DeepSeek is causing volatility for South Korean chipmakers Samsung and SK Hynix. This event indicates market shifts within the semiconductor industry.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESS5d agoCan a US$6 trillion South Korea-Japan economic bloc succeed?A fraying global economic order could push South Korea and Japan towards deeper trade integration, with business leaders and analysts saying the two neighbours stand to benefit from such a partnership despite lingering historical wounds. The two countries could draw closer as the era of relatively open global trade gives way to tit-for-tat tariffs and supply-chain disruptions due to conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine. SK Group chairman and Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry chairman...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS6d agoSouth Korea to boost artificial intelligence ties with AfricaIn Seoul, South Korea, 45 African states have been meeting under the Ministerial conference of the Korea Africa Economic Cooperation. This year's topic is Artificial intelligence, and how those new technologies could be implemented on the African continent. FRANCE 24’s Seoul correspondent, Chloe Borgnon reports.France 24 [en]
BUSINESS6d agoSouth Korea nears over $100B U.S. energy investment to support AI buildout: WSJSeeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSSep 9South Korea Video Game Tycoon To Pay Record $1.5bn In DivorceThe amount surpasses the 944 billion won awarded in the divorce settlement between SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won -- whose business also owns chip giant SK hynix -- and his ex-wife, Roh Soh-yeong. The post South Korea Video Game Tycoon To Pay Record $1.5bn In Divorce appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
BUSINESSSep 7France and South Korea vow to invest €1 billion to support audiovisual industryFrench President Emmanuel Macron made the announcement as more than 200 guests from 55 countries gathered for the Lumière cinema summit, co-chaired by South Korean President Lee Jae Myung.Le Monde [en]
BUSINESSSep 4South Korea says Air Products, three other U.S. firms pledge $2B in chip, energy projectsSouth Korea has announced that four U.S. firms, including Air Products, have pledged $2 billion in investments for chip and energy projects. This signifies substantial international economic cooperation and investment in key technological and industrial sectors.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSSep 3South Korean police seek tycoon behind K-pop supergroup BTS to be indictedSouth Korean police are pushing for an indictment of music tycoon Bang Si-hyuk, the chairman of the agency behind K-pop supergroup BTS, over alleged investor fraud. The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency referred Bang to the Seoul Southern District Prosecutors’ Office on Thursday, asking him to be indicted on a charge of violating the Capital Markets Act, according to the police agency and the prosecutor’s office. Police have been investigating Bang, the billionaire founder and chairman of Hybe,...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 3Chesapeake Greenbrier getting $689 million manufacturing complex for South Korean company – Daily PressChesapeake Greenbrier is set to receive a $689 million manufacturing complex, funded by a South Korean company. This represents a significant foreign investment and economic development for the region.dailypress.com · United States
BUSINESSSep 3South Korea's semiconductor exports just tripled year-over-year. Is it too much of a good thing?If growth were to slow in the semiconductor sector, would the slowdown take the Korean economy with it?CNBC
BUSINESSSep 2Asia aspirations: Chipotle breaks into a new continent with a restaurant in South KoreaChipotle is expanding its operations into a new continent by opening a restaurant in South Korea. This move signifies the company's aspirations for growth in Asia.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSSep 2South Korea’s FX fund bought $20B from SK hynix after U.S. listing - reportSeeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSBREAKINGSep 2South Korea KOSPI Plunges Nearly 4 % As Chip Stocks Sink And Global Bond Selloff Deepens Amid Iran FearsSouth Korea's KOSPI index has plunged nearly 4%, driven by sinking chip stocks and a deepening global bond selloff. This market downturn is occurring amidst fears related to Iran.ibtimes.com.au · Australia
BUSINESSSep 2South Korean stocks slip ; Asian shares fall on oil gains , bonds dropSouth Korean stocks have fallen, contributing to a broader decline in Asian shares. This market movement is attributed to rising oil prices and a drop in bond values.businesstimes.com.sg · Singapore
BUSINESSSep 1South Korea Aug exports up 68 . 7 % y / y , expand for 15th straight monthSouth Korea's exports increased significantly year-over-year in August, marking the fifteenth consecutive month of expansion.finance.yahoo.com · United States
BUSINESSAug 31Coupang dispute fuels new U.S. tariff pressure on South KoreaSouth Korea's dismissal of Congress' allegations that it discriminated against U.S.-based Coupang is straining the country's ties with the U.S., sources said.CNBC
BUSINESSAug 29The rise of K-Beauty: Can South Korea overtake France?South Korea’s beauty industry has surpassed the US to become the world’s second-largest cosmetics exporter.Al Jazeera [en]