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Thu, December 1, 2022 | 19:02

Won-dollar rate falls below 1,300 for 1st time in nearly four months

Won-dollar rate falls below 1,300 for 1st time in nearly four months

For the first time since mid-August, the won-dollar exchange fell below the 1,300 mark during Thursday's trading, after U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell mentioned the likelihood of slowing the pace of rate hikes before the end of the year.

Anna J. Park | 2022-12-01 16:42

Demand for top-rated corporate bonds shows signs of recovery

Demand for top-rated corporate bonds shows signs of recovery

Investment sentiment towards top-rated corporate bonds seems to be improving in the local market, as AA-rated companies have recently succeeded in attracting enough capital for their bonds. According to the investment banking industry Thursday, SK holdings attracted more than triple the necessary capital with its issuance plan of corporate bonds. During its recent book-buildi...

Anna J. Park | 2022-12-01 16:01

Seoul shares open sharply higher on Powell remarks

Seoul shares open sharply higher on Powell remarks

Korean stocks opened sharply higher Thursday, boosted by U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's remarks signaling smaller rate hikes.

2022-12-01 10:13

US stocks rally, dollar retreats as Powell shifts tone on rate hikes

Are foreign investors returning to KOSPI?

Are foreign investors returning to KOSPI?

Foreign investors have gone on a buying spree of Korean shares for the past two months on growing hopes for a gradual end to the ongoing cycle of monetary tightening. According to data from the Korea Exchange, foreign nationals purchased Korean shares worth 6.07 trillion won between Oct. 1 and Nov. 29. They focused on buying major large-cap tech stocks such as Samsung Electro...

Lee Min-hyung | 2022-11-30 15:35

Chicken, beer stock prices plunge after Korea loses to Ghana

Chicken, beer stock prices plunge after Korea loses to Ghana

Following a disappointing defeat of the Korean national soccer squad in a match with Ghana on Monday, the prices of chicken and alcohol stocks plunged during Tuesday's trading session, due in part to concerns that the public's enthusiasm in supporting Team Korea in the FIFA World Cup would run out of steam.

Anna J. Park | 2022-11-29 17:00

After loss to Ghana, Korea can still reach knockouts with win, help from others

Korea seeks to change dividend-linked rules to attract more foreign investment to stock market

Korea seeks to change dividend-linked rules to attract more foreign investment to stock market

Korea will push to change regulations in a way that would allow investors to know how much they would receive in dividends before buying stocks in a bid to attract more foreign investment in the local equity market, a senior official of the country's top financial regulator said Monday.

2022-11-28 11:28

Korea to reduce bond issuance of state-run firms, stabilize market

Korea to reduce bond issuance of state-run firms, stabilize market

Korea plans to reduce the issuance of bonds by state-run companies, the finance ministry said Monday, in line with the country's efforts to stabilize the bond market hit by uncertainties.

2022-11-28 10:43

1.2 mil. homeowners to be subject to 'pricey home' tax

1.2 mil. homeowners to be subject to 'pricey home' tax

A record 1.2 million homeowners this year will be asked to pay a tax which is disputed as a punitive measure against those owning a single “pricey home” or multiple homes, according to the government. It is the first time more than 1 million homeowners will be subject to the so-called comprehensive real estate tax which was introduced in 2005.

Yi Whan-woo | 2022-11-21 16:28

BOK buys repos to inject liquidity into market

BOK buys repos to inject liquidity into market

Korea's central bank said Monday it has bought repurchase agreements (repos) as part of efforts to inject liquidity into the market.

2022-11-21 14:05

Seoul shares sharply down late Mon. morning amid rate hike woes

Seoul shares sharply down late Mon. morning amid rate hike woes

Seoul shares extended losses late Monday morning amid concerns that the U.S. Federal Reserve may continue its aggressive monetary tightening.

2022-11-21 12:05

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