Economy
Business·Industry
SK hynix Becomes De Facto Largest Shareholder of Japan’s Kioxia
A special purpose company (SPC) in which SK hynix ( SK hynix(000660)) has invested has become the largest shareholder of Japanese NAND flash memory manufacturer Kioxia. As a result, SK hynix has effec…
Business·Industry
"Cool the House, Heat the Water"... Samsung's 'Heating Formula' Unveiled in Jeju [Report]
“Why wouldn’t I use something this great?” When asked if he would continue using it even after the trial period ended, Yang Chang-hee (74), who has lived in Donam-dong, Jeju City, for 34 years, answer…
Finance
KakaoBank Corp. Expands Interest-Supported Loans for Small Business Owners Nationwide… Reducing Interest Rates by Up to 4 Percentage Points
KakaoBank Corp.(323410)has become the first internet-only bank to partner with credit guarantee foundations in all 17 cities and provinces nationwide to establish a network of interest-subsidized loan…
Business·Industry
SamsungElectronics to Make Its Debut at Gamescom 2026… to Showcase 'Full-Stack Gaming'
SamsungElectronics will participate in “gamescom 2026,” the world’s largest gaming exhibition, to showcase a “full-stack gaming” experience spanning PCs, consoles, and mobile devices.
SamsungElectr…
Business·Industry
SamsungElectronics’ 2026 TV and Audio Models Receive Consistent Praise from Global Industry Publications
SamsungElectronics’ 2026 TV and audio products have received consecutive positive reviews in product evaluations by global information technology (IT) and home entertainment specialty media outlets.
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M&A·IB
"Going Beyond Legal Approval to Design Shareholder Defenses"... Young M&A 'Key Players'
“Now, when structuring a deal, we must consider not only whether the structure is legally feasible, but also whether we can explain it in a way that allows us to defend it before the board of director…
Financing
[Market In] “No Interest, No Adjustments”… Investors Caught in the Crosshairs of HyundaiEngineering&Construction’s ‘High-Risk Convertible Bonds’
HyundaiEngineering&Construction(000720)Investors are growing increasingly concerned about the 500 billion won in interest-free convertible bonds (CBs) issued by HyundaiEngineering&Construction. With s…
M&A·IB
From Buildings to Operating Companies… Rental Housing Platforms Swallowed Whole
The way global private equity fund (PEF) managers invest in rental housing is evolving. Previously, most cases involved directly purchasing individual properties. However, transactions have recently e…
M&A·IB
Japan Pushes for Large-Scale Projects, U.S. Imposes Purchase Limits… Challenges in Institutionalizing Rental Housing in South Korea
In Japan and the United States, where the institutionalization of the rental housing market proceeded earlier, opinions are divided regarding the role of institutional capital. In Japan, the rental ho…
M&A·IB
"South Korea's Monthly Rent Market Is Growing"... Big Investors Smelling "Money" Are Entering One After Another
"The number of jeonse (lump-sum deposit) leases is declining, while the number of monthly rent leases is increasing. This shift will provide global institutional investors with an opportunity to enter…