College Entrance Exams to Cut ‘Killer Questions’ in South Korea
South Korea will stop asking “killer questions” on notoriously competitive college entrance exams in an effort to make
2023-06-20 12:24
Korea Small-Cap Shorts Surge Sets Up Funds-Versus-Retail Battle
Short selling activity soared in South Korea’s Kosdaq index as the small-cap benchmark approaches its April high, setting
2023-06-20 11:48
South Korea’s $169 Billion Wealth Fund Bets on Private Credit
South Korea’s $169 billion sovereign wealth fund has returned to gains this year, partially recovering from the double-digit
2023-06-20 06:19
Failed North Korea Rocket Is Intelligence Win for Kim’s Foes
A North Korean satellite launch that ended in failure will provide a trove of information about the secretive
2023-06-19 08:23
US Keeps China on FX Watchlist, Without Designating Currency Manipulators
The US Treasury said seven major economies, including China, were on its “monitoring list” for currency practices, while
2023-06-17 02:23
North Korea Fires Ballistic Missiles, Warns the US on Drills
North Korea test-fired two short-range ballistic missiles Thursday in its first such launch in about two months, which
2023-06-15 23:51
Two Crypto Platforms Halt Withdrawals in an Echo of the Sector’s 2022 Woes
Two crypto lenders with links to South Korea halted withdrawals in quick succession, a reminder of lingering risks
2023-06-15 17:50
South Korea Pivots to ‘Hard-Line Stance’ With China, DongA Says
South Korea is pivoting to a “hard-line stance” in its relations with China following meetings between the two
2023-06-13 14:51
AI Hype Starting to ‘Smell Like Dot-Com Era,’ ESG Veteran Says
The exuberance surrounding artificial intelligence has driven a lot of capital into a small corner of the market
2023-06-13 03:29
Goldman Sachs Raises S&P 500 View Saying Rally to Broaden Beyond Tech
The rally in US equities will broaden beyond megacap technology names if history is any guide, Goldman Sachs
2023-06-12 13:59
Chinese Envoy Warns South Korea Over Its Backing of US Policies
China’s ambassador to South Korea warned that Seoul’s embrace of pro-US policies could bring it harm and the
2023-06-09 11:19
MSCI Says Korea Still Faces Market Access Issues in Upgrade Bid
South Korea needs to work on opening up access to its capital market including extending currency trading hours,
2023-06-09 10:51