Economy
Macroeconomics
Corporate Tax Revenue Surpasses 200 Trillion Won Thanks to the “Samsung-Nexus Effect”… “BOK’s Monetary Operations” Halved
The semiconductor boom is reshaping the government’s tax revenue landscape. With profits surging at major companies such as Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, corporate tax revenue is projected to exce…
M&A·IB
Escaping the Brink of Closure, a 23.5 Billion Windfall… The Secret to Outback’s Resurgence [Market In]
In the domestic market, private equity funds have become firmly associated with corporate restructuring and job insecurity. Although a series of negative incidents has led to a more skeptical view, th…
Finance
"Rubber-stamp" Is a Thing of the Past… Outside Directors Shaking Up CEO Appointments in the Financial Sector
The role of outside directors (independent directors) is growing in the appointment of chairmen of financial holding companies and chief executive officers (CEOs) of their affiliates. This comes as de…
Finance
[Exclusive] “There Was No Prior Coordination, but the Outcome Was the Same”… KB Financial Group Demonstrates the Role of Outside Directors
“There was no discussion among the outside directors, nor was there any prior coordination. However, everyone was surprised by the outcome of each committee member’s individual choice.”#KB Financial G…
M&A·IB
[Market In] KinoRights Is Reportedly in the Running… Watche’s Restructuring Plan Postponed by One Month
The submission of a reorganization plan by Watchee, a domestic online video service (OTT) currently undergoing corporate reorganization proceedings, has been postponed once again. While KinoRights’ ac…
Business·Industry
AI Conducts Experiments and Robots Run Factories… A Look at the Results of LG Corp.’s “Expert AI” Deployment in the Field
LG Corp. is accelerating innovation in industrial settings by leveraging “expert artificial intelligence (AI)” to solve complex challenges in sectors such as manufacturing, finance, and science. Follo…
Business·Industry
Murata, the World’s No. 1 Manufacturer, Also Phases Out General-Purpose MLCCs… Full-Scale Shift to High-Value-Added Products Driven by AI Begins
Artificial intelligence (AI) is even changing the production priorities on multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) production lines. This follows the decision by Japan’s Murata, the world’s leading manufa…
M&A·IB
[Market In] Samyang Chemical, Backed by 27 Global VC Firms… Expanding the Venture Investment Landscape
Samyang Chemical Group is set to expand its venture investments through its investment division, SCG Investment. While the group has traditionally focused on asset classes that generate stable returns…
Business·Industry
LG Corp. to Make Early Payments of 600 Billion Won to Suppliers Ahead of Chuseok… Up to 13 Days Earlier Than Scheduled
Ahead of Chuseok, LG Corp. will pay 600 billion won in supplier invoices earlier than scheduled to ease the financial burden on its suppliers. The company will also operate a separate financial suppor…
Business·Industry
Samsung Injects 1.3 Trillion Ahead of Chuseok… Keeps Its “5 Trillion Promise” Once Again
Ahead of Chuseok, Samsung will pay 1.3 trillion won in supplier invoices earlier than scheduled to ease the financial burden on its partner companies. The company is also opening a marketplace for emp…