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Doosan GroupDoosan Heavy shares rally as investors look beyond financial woes
Shares of Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction Co. Ltd., a South Korean power plant builder, jumped to their highest level i...
Sep 01, 2020 (Gmt+09:00)
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EntertainmentKakao Games makes a splash; raising over $13.5 bn in public subscription deposits
Kakao Games Corp. has raised over a staggering 16 trillion won ($13.5 billion) in deposits during the first day of its public subs...
Sep 01, 2020 (Gmt+09:00)
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BatteriesKorean battery makers take charge in global EV market outperforming rivals
South Korean battery makers LG Chem Ltd., Samsung SDI Co., and SK Innovation Co. are steaming ahead in the global electric vehicle...
Sep 01, 2020 (Gmt+09:00)
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Venture CapitalOnline portal Naver steps up Europe startup investment against US, China
South Korea’s largest internet portal Naver Corp. has committed 110.4 billion won ($93 million) to two Europe-focused startu...
Sep 01, 2020 (Gmt+09:00)
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MarketsLonger-dated govt bond yields creep up as investors foresee more treasury sales
South Korea’s government bond yields are heading north despite the gloomy business outlook as institutional investors expect...
Sep 01, 2020 (Gmt+09:00)
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MarketsSale of Korea’s bank debentures hits all-time high as capital reserves shrink
Bond issuance by South Korean banks has risen to a record high as banks move to secure adequate capital to ride out any short-term...
Sep 01, 2020 (Gmt+09:00)
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South Korea GDPKorean exports remain sluggish in Q2 as GDP sees worst contraction since 2008
South Korea's real gross domestic product contracted 3.2% quarter on quarter, posting 448.2 trillion won ($378.1 billion...
Sep 01, 2020 (Gmt+09:00)