No room for flexibility, say regulators. South Korean firms cannot buy crypto, unlike Japanese, US companies. Listed firms frustrated by Financial Services Commission stance.
Bridging ambitions: Why the Korean partnership is vital to our ASEAN leadership
By George T. Barcelon AS the Philippines prepares to welcome South Korean President Lee Jae-myung this March, the Philippine business community finds itself at a vital juncture of economic diplomacy …
Seiya Suzuki and Shohei Ohtani help Japan overpower South Korea to stay unbeaten in WBC
Defending champion Japan hit four home runs, including one by Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, to beat South Korea 8-6 in the World Baseball Classic.
South Korea’s Stock Market Just Fell 12% in 1 Day. Here’s What It Means for Investors.
The iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY) just experienced a sudden dramatic drop. Here’s what to know about what happened and what it means for U.S. investors.
South Korea Private Equity Deal Activity Falls In 2025
Global private equity and venture capital deal value in South Korea totaled $8.58B, down 38.8% from prior year and the lowest annual figure since at least 2020.
They Made It Through the 24 Hours That Rocked South Korea’s Markets
After explosive growth in recent months, the country’s benchmark stock index plummeted, then rebounded, in the wake of the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran.
PH, South Korea pacts to spur investments, jobs—PBBM
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. yesterday said newly-signed business agreements between Philippine and South Korean firms covering shipbuilding, …
Marcos to deepen economic reforms to attract investors from South Korea
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. said on Wednesday that he will modernize the investment process and make the rules more predictable, assuring the South Korean business community of impending …
Iran crisis could disrupt supply of key chipmaking materials, South Korea warns
By Heejin Kim and Hyunjoo Jin SEOUL, March 5 (Reuters) – The U.S.-Israel war with Iran could disrupt supplies of key semiconductor manufacturing materials, a South Korean ruling party lawmaker said on …
Philippines, South Korea businesses sign deals on shipbuilding, nuclear energy
Several business agreements were signed between Philippine and South Korean firms during a business forum attended by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday, March 4.