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Seoul stocks close higher on hopes of economic stimulusMay 25, 2020South Korean shares closed sharply higher Monday on hopes of massive economic stimulus steps sought by the local government. The Korean won fell against the US dollar amid the growing tension between... -
NH-Amundi names new CMOMay 25, 2020Seoul-based NH-Amundi Asset Management on Monday named Kim Seung-ho as its new chief marketing officer. Kim was formerly headed the fund management unit at NongHyup Bank. He will serve a one-year te... -
Seoul stocks open higher on vaccine hopesMay 25, 2020South Korean shares opened higher Monday on hopes of a new coronavirus vaccine. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) rose 6.16 points, or 0.31 percent, to 1,976.29 in the first 15... -
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[Market Close-up] COVID-19 accelerates shift in South Korea’s stock market landscapeMay 24, 2020Market value of mobile messenger giant Kakao surpasses Hyundai Motor; Naver, NcSoft also among top 10 -
FSS warns of puffed-up promotion of offshore life insurance plansMay 24, 2020South Korea’s financial watchdog vowed Sunday to stamp out ill-advised sales promotion of offshore retirement plans through unauthorized online channels such as social media. The Financial Superviso... -
Seoul stocks snap 5-day winning streak on US-Sino disputeMay 22, 2020South Korean stocks closed lower Friday, ending a winning streak of five consecutive sessions on an escalating dispute between the United States and China that may further undermine the country's exp... -
Financial circles should secure loss-absorbency capacity amid COVID-19: FSS chiefMay 22, 2020The chief of South Korea’s financial watchdog urged financial circles to be wary of business expansion and to secure capital reserves, assuming that the COVID-19 pandemic will drag on. “The financia... -
Seoul stocks open lower on fears of US-China disputeMay 22, 2020South Korean stocks opened slightly lower Friday, apparently tracking overnight losses on Wall Street related to a brewing dispute between the United States and China. The benchmark Korea Composite ... -
Kospi rises close to 2,000 points on coronavirus vaccine newsMay 21, 2020South Korean stocks opened higher Thursday on encouraging news about another COVID-19 candidate vaccine in the US. Extending gains for the fifth consecutive day, the nation’s main bourse Kospi cross... -
Seoul stocks extend winning streak to 5th sessionMay 21, 2020South Korean stocks closed higher Thursday to extend their winning streak to a fifth session, the longest period of this year, on growing hope over the resumption of global business activities. The l... -
Seoul stocks open higher on hopes of economic recoveryMay 21, 2020South Korean stocks opened higher Thursday, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street apparently backed by hopes of an economic recovery. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) advanc... -
Hana Financial to set up digital insurance unit in JuneMay 20, 2020Hana Financial Group, South Korea’s third-largest banking group will launch a digital insurance unit next month through its newly acquired subsidiary, The-K NON-Life Insurance, according to industry ... -
Shares extend gains on additional stimulus planMay 20, 2020South Korean benchmark indexes continued to be upbeat Wednesday, following the government’s additional economic measures to counter the ongoing coronavirus crisis. The nation’s main bourse Kospi ros... -
S. Korean stocks open higher, bucking Wall Street lossesMay 20, 2020South Korean stocks opened slightly higher Wednesday despite heavy overnight losses on Wall Street sparked by renewed fears over the coronavirus pandemic. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price I... -
Stock market rallies on positive interim results of vaccine developmentMay 19, 2020The South Korean stock market was upbeat Tuesday on hopes of the successful development of a coronavirus vaccine in the US. The local currency rose against the US dollar. Local shares opened sharply...
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