Corporate Sentiment Sees Largest Improvement in Two Years, Yet Remains Pessimistic
The Composite Business Sentiment Index (CBSI) for all industries in South Korea rose by 2.8 points to 90.7 in May, marking the largest increase in two years, according to the…
Corporate Sentiment Sees Largest Improvement in Two Years, Yet Remains Pessimistic
The Composite Business Sentiment Index (CBSI) for all industries in South Korea rose by 2.8 points to 90.7 in May, the largest increase in two years, according to the Bank…
China to Ease Rare Earth Export Controls to Europe? Policy Explained to Companies
The Chinese government recently gathered European semiconductor supply chain companies to discuss its rare earth export control policy, potentially leading to eased export controls for these companies. The ‘China-Europe Semiconductor…
Jestime Holds Special Gift Event to Celebrate Kang Kyung-nam’s Victory in ‘Welcome Champions Cup’
Korean fitting club brand Jestime is celebrating the victory of its sponsored athlete, Kang Kyung-nam, in the ‘2025 Welcome Savings Bank Welcome Champions Cup’ with a special gift event. Customers…
“No More Ignoring the Crisis”… SK Innovation, Led by Young Blood, Changes the Atmosphere on the Ground
SK Innovation has appointed Jang Yong-ho as President and Choi Hyeong-wook as CEO in a mid-term change, aiming to address the company’s prolonged performance slumps. Jang Yong-ho, known for his…
EU Signals Security Cooperation with Turkey in ‘Black Sea’, Intends to Counter Russia
The European Union (EU) has announced a ‘Black Sea Strategy’ to strengthen cooperation with Black Sea nations including Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia, Turkey, Armenia, and Azerbaijan. The strategy focuses on security,…
Pledges for ‘First-Generation New Town Reconstruction’ Made, but Relocation Plans Missing
Major party candidates have pledged to continue the first-generation new town reconstruction projects initiated by former President Yoon Seok-yeol, despite concerns over feasibility due to the state of emergency and…
APC Mercury’s Dilemma over STX Exit Amid Slowing Liquidity and Heavy Borrowing Burden
STX, a South Korean company, is facing financial difficulties due to sustained losses, leading to concerns about the sustainability of the company. The company’s borrowing dependency ratio stands at 50.1%,…
[Exclusive] Rumors of a ‘Second Corona’ Circulating… The Not-So-Sweet Reality of the Travel Industry
Korean travel agencies are facing challenges despite an increase in overseas travel. Yellow Balloon has announced its second ‘Refresh Vacation’, an unpaid leave system, since 2019, which the company insists…
Corporate Sentiment Sees Largest Improvement in Two Years, Yet Remains Pessimistic
The Composite Business Sentiment Index (CBSI) for all industries in South Korea rose by 2.8 points to 90.7 in May, marking the largest increase in two years, according to the…