The author is an analyst for NH Investment & Securities. He can be reached at sw.kang@nhqv.com -- Ed.The US aims to stabilize inflation and defend against a recession through a combination of aggressive Fed tightening and fiscal stimulus. However, real interest rates have converged with potential gr
The author is an analyst for NH Investment & Securities. She can be reached at jiyoony@nhqv.com -- Ed.Kolmar Korea’s 2Q23 results showed its best-ever quarterly earnings. It booked OPM of 16% on a surge in domestic sun care product orders, economies of scale from higher productivity, and category di
SK telecom (SKT) today announced that it is investing additional USD 100 million in Anthropic, an AI safety and research company based in San Francisco. This follows the previous investment from SK Telecom Venture Capital (SKTVC), the Silicon Valley-based venture capital arm of SKT. SKT has entered
Coway Co., Ltd., the “Best Life Solution Company,” today reported financial results for the second quarter of 2023."We’ve successfully sustained steady growth through global market expansion, innovative product offerings, and strategic marketing efforts, despite difficult market circumstances," comm
The author is an analyst for Shinhan Securities. She can be reached at hpark@shinhan.com -- Ed.2Q23 review: Booking of mostly one-off costs already knownAmorepacific posted 2Q23 consolidated sales of KRW945.4bn (flat YoY) and operating profit of KRW5.9bn (positive swing YoY). Sales came in line with
Coway's cutting-edge Airmega ProX has gained the highest consumer rating among air purifiers, according to US consumer media industry reports, reinforcing the company’s position as a pioneer in air purification technology.The performance evaluations conducted by Consumer Reports, a leading US co
“I was curious about Korean chicken and ramen, and it was really great to see the process and taste them. The flavor was surprisingly good.”Chloe Sears from the U.K., participating as an International Service Team (IST) member at the 2023 Saemangeum Scout Jamboree, visited Harim Food Road on Aug. 3
The number of new imported passenger car registrations in July was 21,038, down 1.3 percent from a year earlier, according to the Korea Automobile Importers & Distributors Association on Aug. 3. The figure was down 21.0 percent from the previous month. The cumulative total from January through July
On July 3, CJ Logistics announced that it has signed a strategic partnership memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the 7th global container shipping company, Japan’s Ocean Network Express (ONE).Through this business agreement, both companies have agreed to actively cooperate in providing competitiv
KT&G Corporation(“KT&G” or the “Company”) (KRX:033780), South Korea’s leading tobacco manufacturer, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023. The Company also shared its robust shareholder return program, including interim dividend and share cancellation.For the 2
KG Mobility has returned to profitability for the first time in seven years with its best-ever first-half performance in the first half of this year. The automaker gave credit for its popular Torres model, which showed brisk sales.KG Mobility announced on Aug. 2 that it sold 65,145 units in the firs
ONDA, a South Korean hospitality technology company, is making inroads into the Turkish hotel solutions market. This expansion is fueled by a strategic partnership with CMH Solutions, a top player in the Turkish hotel and resort industry.ONDA (CEO Hyun-seok Oh) announced it has signed a Memorandum o
According to the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation (aT) and the Korea Customs Service on July 26, the annual ramen export value last year increased by 13.5% compared to the previous year, amounting to US$765.43 million (945.3 billion won).When adding the sales from overseas local factori
Recently, the glass door of a washer produced by LG Electronics that was purchased only a month previous suddenly exploded into pieces. Since 2022, there have been a series of accidents involving the breakage of tempered glass attached to washing machines, raising concerns among consumers.According
Global brand Chevrolet starts full-fledged sales today with the official launch of ‘THE NEW TRAILBLAZER’ in Korea.Debuted in the global market in 2020, the Chevrolet Trailblazer is a model that sets the standard for a premium compact SUV with unique designs that can be selected according to consumer
Flitto, a leading AI language data company in South Korea, announced that Heba Farouk Mohamed Shahein, a high-ranking official from the Egyptian government, visited Flitto's headquarters on July 20th.During the visit, Flitto gave a comprehensive tour of headquarters and provided an in-depth pres
The Chevrolet Trax Crossover and Trailblazer, GM Korea’s two flagship models, ranked first and second in Korea’s passenger car exports in June thanks to a surge in demand from the North American market.According to the Korea Automotive Manufacturers Association (KAMA) on July 20, the Trax Crossover
Daewoo E&C announced on July 17 that the economic delegation from Turkmenistan, including the deputy prime minister, the president of the Foreign Economic Bank, and the chairman of Turkmenhimiya, visited the Daewoo E&C headquarters in Euljiro during their visit to Korea on July 16 for a meeting with
Elliott Management, a U.S.-based private equity fund, criticized the South Korean government’s decision to file an appeal lawsuit against an international investment dispute decision, saying that “the rejection of the decision sends the wrong message that South Korea is tolerant of corruption.” The
IGIS Asset Management is reportedly considering selling real estate in Germany to prevent additional deterioration of the profitability of a fund under its management.According to financial sources on July 18, IGIS announced on their website on July 17 regarding the primary risk conditions and measu