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Reporter
: Lee Yeon-woo
Sun, December 10, 2023 | 23:27
Japan's Nikkei-linked ELS issuance surpasses HK-linked ELS
The issuance of equity-linked securities (ELS) tied to the performance of Japan's Nikkei 225 in Korea has outsripped the issuance of those linked to the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index (HSCEI).
Markets
| 2023-12-07 08:17
[INTERVIEW] Female leadership not just diversity issue, but survival necessity
In 2022, Korea mandated that listed companies with assets exceeding 2 trillion won must appoint at least one female member to their management teams. As a result, the percentage of female directors in Korea increased from 10.5 percent in 2016 to 14.6 percent in 2022, according to The Economist's data.
Economy
| 2023-12-05 16:15
Dunamu CEO reappointed for third term
Lee Sirgoo, the CEO of Dunamu, has been successfully reappointed for his third term. He will serve in the position until 2026.
Cryptocurrency
| 2023-12-05 14:41
New bank federation leader urges lenders to seek mutual growth
The newly-appointed leader of the Korea Federation of Banks (KFB), Cho Yong-byoung, urged lenders to develop mutual growth plans that meet not only their objectives, but the public's expectations as well. He also asked the banking industry to reflect on whether they have fulfilled their social responsibilities.
Companies
| 2023-12-01 17:02
KOSPI predicted to reach 2,700-2,830 range in 2024
Foreign investment banks predict that Korea's benchmark KOSPI will rise from 2,700 to 2,830 next year.
Markets
| 2023-11-30 16:39
Korea to beef up monitoring on crypto market
Efforts to enhance clarity in the Korean virtual asset market are emerging, as both the government and the National Assembly have actively announced their plans to intensify crypto monitoring.
Cryptocurrency
| 2023-11-30 16:37
Over 1,000 accountants enter market every year; does Korea need more?
Since the government increased the yearly certification quota for accountants to more than 1,000 in 2019, over 1,000 newly certified accountants have entered the Korean market annually.
Companies
| 2023-11-29 16:28
As Christmas nears, people feel growing income disparity
A 33-year-old man, who asked to be identified only by his surname Choi, recently experienced a rude shock while trying to make a reservation for Christmas at a restaurant in Seoul. In his view, the price and conditions for booking were ridiculous. He found the situation to be similar at other restaurants he checked too.
Economy
| 2023-11-28 16:09
HK-linked ELS emerges as time bomb in banking sector
A 58-year-old man, surnamed Kang, recently filed a complaint with the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) as he faces the risk of losing half his assets after investing in equity-linked securities (ELS) tied to the performance of the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index (HSCEI).
Markets
| 2023-11-27 17:02
Tax breaks for esports proposed after success of LOL World Championship
The National Assembly is currently discussing providing tax breaks to companies hosting esports events in Korea. This follows the recent League of Legends (LoL) World Championship in Seoul, which reportedly generated hundreds of billions of won in economic benefits.
Economy
| 2023-11-26 17:01
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'British Spider-Man' ends 6-month stay in Korea
Justice minister challenges opposition leader in polls for potential next president
Kim Bu-gwi, the tallest monk at Hwaeom Temple
Cadero Grip introduces hybrid golf grip product
German scholar lectures on 'Saving Confucius from Confucianism'
N. Korea's fear of external info grows after Seoul allows sending propaganda leaflets
Methods to avoid YouTube, Netflix restrictions go viral
Hunting 'crow thief' on Korea's east coast in 1930s
Skepticism mounts over shareholder activism at Samsung C&T
Anti-dog meat legislation looks doomed as Assembly session ends in vain
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas