Amid increasing optimism about the semiconductor industry’s outlook, foreign investors have shown divergent strategies in the South Korean stock market this month, especially concerning major semiconductor players like Samsung Electronics and SK hynix. While investing over 260 billion won (US$193.31
Last month, during the United Nations General Assembly, President Yoon Suk-yeol proposed the Carbon Free Alliance (CFA). Leading corporations such as Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, and Hyundai Motor, which previously committed to RE100 (100% renewable energy), have now joined the alliance. The shift
The KOSPI’s market capitalization, which had maintained the 2,000 trillion won (US$1.48 trillion) level since May, saw another sharp decline as it fell below 2,000 trillion won at the end of last month. The persisting “3 Highs” phenomenon – high interest rates, high oil prices, and a strong dollar –
The Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) has punished U.S. semiconductor company Broadcom for allegedly forcing Samsung Electronics to sign a long-term contract to purchase parts for smartphones.The Korean market watchdog announced on Sept. 21 that it has decided to slap a fine of 19.1 billion won (US
Concerns are rising that Hanwha Group’s credit rating could be negatively affected as it plans for significant capital-raising activities, including a paid-in capital increase, following the acquisition of Hanwha Ocean. It’s noted that the financial burden on the group has increased by injecting nea
As the three-way compressed battle for the acquisition of HMM involving Harim Group, LX Group, and Dongwon Group intensifies, the possibility of candidates with insufficient cash assets making a successful acquisition has increased. This has raised questions about their financial capabilities and th
In response to the United States’ semiconductor sanctions, China’s “Semiconductor Self-Reliance” strategy is gradually coming to the surface. Given the immediate challenge of countering U.S. sanctions, China is discreetly pouring substantial funds into attracting overseas semiconductor talent. Furth
Analysts in the securities industry predict that if Hyundai Motor’s total strike materializes, the company may shoulder an operating loss nearing 1 trillion won solely from the strike.According to securities sources on Sept. 5, if the Hyundai Motor strike becomes a reality, there are expectations of
On Sept. 4, international credit rating agency Fitch evaluated the South Korean government’s budget proposal for 2024 and the medium-term fiscal management plan as a “relatively robust fiscal policy.” It stated that it “may have a slightly (negative) impact on economic growth but will help strengthe
HMM potential acquirers Harim and Dongwon as well as LX and the German shipping company Hapag-Lloyd are currently undergoing eligibility assessments for the acquisition of HMM, formerly known as Hyundai Merchant Marine. In the meantime, Korea Development Bank (KDB) and the Korea Ocean Business Corpo
ESG disclosures in Korea will be mandatory for companies with more than 2 trillion won in assets starting in 2025, but even large companies are still struggling to prepare.The Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) surveyed ESG executives from 100 Korean companies -- 59 large companies and 41
As the hydrogen market is expected to expand as an eco-friendly energy industry, major countries are rushing to promote hydrogen utilization promotion policies.On Aug. 22, the Korea International Trade Association (KITA) released a report on policy research to boost the competitiveness of the Korean
Samsung, along with SK, Hyundai, and LG, the four major conglomerates, are set to rejoin The Federation of Korean Industries after a hiatus of 6 years and 8 months.According to industry sources on Aug. 20, Samsung, after taking into consideration the recommendation for a “conditional rejoining” from
It has been observed that the production capacity of domestic shipbuilding companies has significantly increased this year. This is a result of the shipbuilding industry’s boom, leading to increased hiring and longer working hours. Despite these efforts, however, it appears that the absolute product
With the increasing utilization of renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power, which generate varying outputs depending on weather conditions, the frequency of “curtailment,” which means generating less power than planned, in nuclear power generation has risen fourfold compared to two yea
Despite a global rush of major companies reshoring, South Korea uniquely trails its competitors in encouraging businesses to return, with the growth in returning companies remaining slow. Despite recent government efforts to encourage reshoring, assessments indicate that it is still insufficient.Acc
Chinese banks that have entered the Korean market have faced a wave of sanctions from the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) for breaching reporting obligations.The simultaneous sanctions imposed on Chinese banks are considered unusual, demonstrating the financial authorities’ determination to take
Leading global corporations from South Korea including Samsung, SK, Hyundai Motor, and LG have set up local offices around Capitol Hill and are strengthening communications with the U.S. government and Congress by recruiting high-ranking former U.S. bureaucrats and other influential figures.Last yea
The collapse of the underground parking lot at an apartment in Geomdan New City, Incheon, which occurred in April this year, was found to have been caused by shoddy construction by GS Engineering & Construction(GS E&C).The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport revealed the results of the C
SK bioscience, an innovative vaccine and biotech company committed to promoting human health from prevention to cure, today announced positive results from its Phase II clinical trials in infants of its 21-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine candidate, ‘GBP410’ (also known as SP0202), evaluating i