Koreas

South Korea’s ETF boom puts assets on track to overtake Taiwan
South Korea’s ETF boom puts assets on track to overtake Taiwan
The two tech-heavy Asian markets have been a focal point in recent years, thanks to a global frenzy sparked by the rise of AIPublished Fri, Feb 6, 2026 ·...
Korea’s Cuckoo set for Malaysia debut after scaling down IPO
Korea’s Cuckoo set for Malaysia debut after scaling down IPO
(Bloomberg) – A subsidiary of South Korean home-appliance maker Cuckoo Holdings is set to go public in Malaysia after a scaled-down offering that’s expected to raise RM395 million (S$119.4...
Korea’s Cuckoo set for Malaysia debut after scaling down IPO
South Korea’s Cuckoo set for Malaysia debut after scaling down IPO
[SEOUL] A subsidiary of South Korean home-appliance maker Cuckoo Holdings is set to go public in Malaysia after a scaled-down offering that is expected to raise RM395 million (S$119.4...
Bank of Korea’s Rhee says US-China trade talks important for Asia
Bank of Korea’s Rhee says US-China trade talks important for Asia
[SEOUL] Bank of Korea (BOK) governor Rhee Chang-yong said the outcome of trade negotiations between the US and China will have an impact on all of Asia’s economies, highlighting...
South Korea’s tech exports lose growth momentum as risks rise
South Korea’s tech exports lose growth momentum as risks rise
The outlook for chip sales is turning less optimistic this year as growth in shipments has slowed in recent monthsSOUTH Korea recorded a contraction in technology exports for the...
South Korea’s Mint halts gold bar sales as supply tightens
South Korea’s Mint halts gold bar sales as supply tightens
SOUTH Korea’s Mint has temporarily suspended sales of gold bars, adding to signs of widespread tightness across markets for physical precious metals.The Korea Minting and Security Printing said it’s...
South Korea’s top listing in years flops in debut as IPO fever cools
South Korea’s top listing in years flops in debut as IPO fever cools
SOUTH Korea’s biggest new listing in more than two years got off to weak start as LG CNS fell on its Seoul trading debut after a 1.2 trillion won...
South Korea’s Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol Arrested as Agencies Investigate His Short-Lived Martial Law Decree
South Korea's impeached president, Yoon Suk Yeol, has been arrested following a tense standoff that unfolded under the cover of darkness. Police surrounded his home as they moved to...
South Korea’s import prices surge at fastest pace in five months as won weakens
South Korea’s import prices surge at fastest pace in five months as won weakens
SOUTH Korea’s import prices accelerated in December at the fastest pace in five months, central bank data showed on Wednesday (Jan 15), signalling renewed inflationary pressures due to a...
LG CNS begins taking orders for Korea’s biggest IPO since 2022
LG CNS begins taking orders for Korea’s biggest IPO since 2022
LG CNS, whose services include cloud and warehouse management, is accepting bids until Jan 15 LG Corp’s tech-services unit started taking orders for an initial public offering in Seoul...