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Where Are Business Leaders Heading During This Year’s Holiday Season… Embarking on ‘Global Management’ (Comprehensive)
The heads of major domestic conglomerates are set to engage in global business operations even during this year’s Chuseok holiday. Led by SamsungElectronics Chairman Jay Y. Lee—who has consistently vi…
Macroeconomics
South Korean Business Leaders Meet with Lee and Sheinbaum: “Please Expedite the Economic Agreement” (Comprehensive)
In the presence of President Lee Jae-myung and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, South Korean business leaders called for the swift conclusion of the South Korea-Mexico Economic Agreement. They cit…
M&A·IB
[VC's Pick] Finalizing Investments Before the Holiday… From Beauty to Smart Construction
This week (September 21–23), startups across various sectors—including beauty, green biotech, and general construction machinery—secured investments from venture capital (VC) firms and accelerators (A…
Business·Industry
Where Are Business Leaders Heading During This Year’s Holiday Break? They’re Embracing ‘Global Management’
The heads of major South Korean conglomerates are continuing their global business activities even during this year’s Chuseok holiday. Led by SamsungElectronics Chairman Jay Y. Lee—who has consistentl…
M&A·IB
320 billion to be Invested in 'K-Deep Tech'… Where Will Shinhan Asset Management's Science and Technology Innovation Fund Be Allocated?
Shinhan Asset Management is making a total investment of 319.1 billion won in the so-called “K-Deep Tech” sectors, including artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, robotics, and aerospace.The c…
M&A·IB
[Market In] Low PBRs Masked by “Bookkeeping Illusion”… Warning Against the Government’s Haphazard Labeling
As the government moves forward with a plan to label undervalued listed companies as having a “low price-to-book ratio (PBR),” critics are pointing out that blanket categorization without qualitative …
M&A·IB
[Market In] Domestic and International Companies Show Interest in Homeplus Acquisition… What Are the Chances of a Successful Sale?
As Homeplus has restarted the process of selling its controlling stake by distributing a teaser letter, it is reported that both domestic and foreign companies are considering an acquisition. Given th…
Business·Industry
"Save 60,000 won on a round trip from Seoul to Busan"... Which car model is the ultimate in fuel efficiency?
While the journey home for the Lunar New Year is exciting, there’s more than just a few things to keep in mind. With gas prices soaring in the wake of the war, people are paying closer attention to fu…
Business·Industry
“Is All Chicken the Same?”… A Visit to Suwon’s “K-Gourmet Belt” on Chicken Street [Report]
As you walk along the ramparts of “Suwon Hwaseong,” a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the savory aroma of fried chicken carried by the breeze tickles your nose. The source of this mouthwatering scent is “…
Business·Industry
Cellid and BlueMtec Rally on Change-of-Control Deals; Inventera Gains [K-bio pulse]
On September 22, changes in control at biotech companies drew significant attention across South Korea’s pharmaceutical and biotech sectors. Vaccine developer Cellid surged after announcing a deal wit…