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Amid continued selling spree, foreign investors eye Celltrion sharesJun 18, 2020Despite their continued selling spree of local stocks, foreign investors have grabbed 427 billion won ($351.4 million) worth shares of local biopharmaceutical firm Celltrion’s key affiliates, accordi... -
Seoul stocks open lower on virus fears, inter-Korean tensionsJun 18, 2020South Korean shares opened lower Thursday amid growing investor concerns over the escalating tensions between the two Koreas and a resurgence in new coronavirus infection cases in major economies, in... -
Kakao Bank joins forces with stock brokeragesJun 17, 2020Kakao Bank said Wednesday its customers can now open KB Securities stock trading accounts via its platform. The local brokerage under KB Financial Group is the latest securities company to forge a p... -
NH Investment seeks to build customer trust via cultural spaceJun 17, 2020In addition to serving free coffee and cakes, the space also holds wine, photography and meditation classes for customers. Potential customers can also visit Culture Salon by registering online, the... -
Seoul stocks slightly up despite escalating inter-Korean tensionsJun 17, 2020South Korean shares finished a tad higher Wednesday as investors bet that the escalating tensions between two Koreas would have a limited impact on the financial markets. The Korean won fell against ... -
Doosan Infracore rallies on hope for new investorJun 17, 2020Shares in Doosan Infracore Co., the construction equipment affiliate of South Korea's cash-short Doosan Group, traded higher for a second day on Wednesday as its parent is seeking to sell a stake in ... -
Posco, Hyundai Steel create W100b fund for smaller firmsJun 17, 2020Posco and Hyundai Steel, South Korea’s two largest steelmakers, have created a combined 100 billion-won ($82 million) fund to help smaller companies hit hard by the coronavirus, the Industry Ministry... -
Seoul stocks open flat on escalating inter-Korean tensionsJun 17, 2020South Korean shares opened almost flat Wednesday amid escalating tensions between the two Koreas, bucking overnight Wall Street gains. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) fell 1.... -
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[Market Close-up] Stock market volatility spikes on concerns of second wave, foreign buying spreeJun 16, 2020Volatility in South Korea’s stock market rose this week on fears of a second wave of COVID-19 infections and return of foreign and institutional investors seeking to profit from undervalued stocks, a... -
Seoul stocks spike over 5% on Fed's asset purchase schemeJun 16, 2020South Korean stocks spiked over 5 percent Tuesday on the Federal Reserve's plan to purchase corporate bonds, which fueled optimism over a quicker-than-expected recovery in the global economy. The Kor... -
Seoul stocks open higher on Fed's bond purchase planJun 16, 2020South Korean stocks opened higher Tuesday, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street that followed the US Federal Reserve's asset-buying plan against pandemic uncertainties. The benchmark Korea Compos... -
Hanhwa Life accelerates digital transformationJun 16, 2020Hanwha Life Insurance said Monday that it has completed organizational restructuring and promoted young executives in a bid to reinforce its digital technology capabilities. To secure future growth ... -
Kakao Bank most-favored workplace for university students: surveyJun 15, 2020Kakao Bank, one of the largest online-only banks in South Korea, has been picked as the most popular workplace among university students here, according to a recent survey Monday. In the survey of 1... -
IGIS Asset Management taps Singapore marketJun 15, 2020South Korea’s biggest real estate asset management firm IGIS Asset Management said Monday it has launched a new office in Singapore as part of its global expansion. The new branch, IGIS Asia, is the... -
Seoul stocks sink almost 5% on another looming wave of virus outbreakJun 15, 2020South Korean stocks sank almost 5 percent amid rising concerns of a second wave of the new coronavirus pandemic, extending their losing streak to a third consecutive session and dashing hopes for a s...
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