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Only 1 in 10 Financial Services Commission Staff Trade Domestic Stocks Amid Strict Rules

Photo courtesy of Yonhap News[Alpha Biz= Kim Jisun] Only about one in ten employees at South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) traded domestic stocks last year, as strict conflict-of-interest regulations continue to limit participation—even
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Chinese “C-Franchises” Accelerate Expansion in South Korea, Led by Hotpot and Milk Tea Chains

Photo courtesy of Yonhap News [Alpha Biz= Kim Sang Jin] Chinese offline franchise brands—often referred to as “C-franchises”—are rapidly expanding their presence in South Korea’s food and beverage market, extending beyond hotpot and mala-tang into la

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KOSPI Rally Drives Margin Debt to Record High, Raising Volatility Concerns

Photo courtesy of Yonhap News[Alpha Biz= Paul Lee] South Korea’s benchmark stock index has continued to hit record highs, pushing margin trading—so-called “debt-driven investing”—to an all-time peak.According to the Korea Financial Investment Associa
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Korean Content Creators Drive Surge in Travel to China, Foreign Media Highlights Trend

Photo courtesy of Yonhap News [Alpha Biz= Paul Lee] Travel by South Koreans to China is rising sharply, led by content creators, with foreign media identifying the trend as a notable shift driven by easing visa rules and improving bilateral ties.Acco

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Pickpocketing Cases by Visa-Free Chinese Tourists Rise in Jeju

Photo courtesy of Yonhap News [Alpha Biz= Kim Jisun] A series of pickpocketing incidents involving visa-free Chinese tourists has been reported in Jeju Island, prompting heightened police response.According to the Jeju Dongbu Police Station on April

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Naphtha Supply Risks Trigger Packaging Shortage Concerns Across Food and Restaurant Industries: Kim Jisun 03/30/2026 06:56 AM; Photo courtesy of Yonhap News[Alpha Biz= Kim Jisun] Rising geopolitical risks in the Middle East are fueling concerns over naphtha ...

Korean Public Agencies Turn to Private Custodians After Series of Crypto Asset Security Breaches: Kim Minyoung 03/27/2026 08:41 AM; Photo courtesy of Yonhap News[Alpha Biz= Kim Minyoung] South Korean public institutions are accelerating efforts to outsource cust ...

Middle East Risks Disrupt Feedstock Supply, Raising Concerns Over Korea’s Petrochemical Industry: Kim Minyoung 03/26/2026 06:13 AM; LG Chem Yeosu NCC (Naphtha Cracking Center) Plant (Photo = LG Chem)[Alpha Biz= Kim Minyoung]Escalating geopolitical risks in the M ...

Safety Industrial CEO Faces Controversy Over Alleged Verbal Abuse After Deadly Fire: Kim SangJin 03/25/2026 06:57 AM; Son Joo-hwan, CEO of Safety Industrial, departs following questioning (Yonhap News Agency) [Alpha Biz= Kim Sang Jin] The CEO of Sa ...

Korean Airlines Seek Slot Waiver Relief as Oil Price Surge Pressures Industry: 김지선 03/24/2026 06:33 AM; Photo courtesy of Yonhap News[Alpha Biz= Paul Lee] South Korean airlines have requested temporary relief from airport slot usage r ...

Nine in Ten Delivery App Restaurants Violate Country-of-Origin Labeling Rules in Korea: Paul Lee 03/23/2026 06:57 AM; Photo courtesy of Yonhap News [Alpha Biz= Paul Lee] Nearly nine out of ten restaurants operating on food delivery apps in South Ko ...

FTC Sanctions Sinjeon Foodsys for Forcing Franchisees to Purchase Packaging Supplies: Kim Minyoung 03/23/2026 06:40 AM; Photo courtesy of Yonhap News[Alpha Biz= Kim Minyoung] South Korea’s antitrust regulator has imposed corrective measures and a fin ...

FSS to Partner with Naver and Kakao to Accelerate Removal of Illegal Lending Ads: Kim Jisun 03/20/2026 06:23 AM; Photo courtesy of Yonhap News[Alpha Biz= Paul Lee] South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) is seeking to strengthen coop ...

Prolonged Middle East Conflict Weighs on Korean SME Exporters as Disruptions Mount: Kim Minyoung 03/19/2026 06:39 AM; Photo courtesy of Yonhap News [Alpha Biz= Kim Minyoung] As the conflict in the Middle East drags on, damages and operational diffi ...

Airfare Surges as Fuel Surcharges Triple Amid U.S.-Iran Conflict; Record Monthly Hike Stuns Market: Kim Jisun 03/17/2026 06:23 AM; Photo courtesy of Yonhap News[Alpha Biz= Kim Jisun] SEOUL — South Korean travelers and the aviation industry are facing a direct h ...

Retailers Brace for BTS Comeback Concert Crowd in Seoul: Kim Minyoung 03/16/2026 06:19 AM; Photo = HYBE [Alpha Biz= Kim Minyoung] Retailers around Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul are preparing for a surge of visitors ahead of ...

Prosecutors Raid Korea Ratings Data Over Alleged Credit Rating Manipulation for Bribes: Kim Jisun 03/13/2026 06:31 AM; Photo = Prosecution Service[Alpha Biz= Kim Jisun] South Korean prosecutors have launched a raid on a credit rating agency accused ...

Seoul to Skip Subway Stops Near Gwanghwamun During BTS Comeback Event: Paul Lee 03/10/2026 06:08 AM; Photo courtesy of Yonhap News [Alpha Biz= Paul Lee] The Seoul metropolitan government said Monday it will temporarily skip subway ...

KFTC Orders Yeopdduk Franchise Operator to Correct Forced Kiosk Purchases: Paul Lee 03/09/2026 02:12 AM; [Alpha Biz= Paul Lee] South Korea’s antitrust regulator has ordered the franchise operator of the popular spicy rice cake brand “D ...

Korea Tax Agency Detects $4.6 Billion in Tax Evasion From Stock Market Manipulation Schemes: Paul Lee 03/06/2026 06:42 AM; Photo: National Tax Service (NTS)[Alpha Biz= Paul Lee] South Korea’s National Tax Service (NTS) said it uncovered large-scale tax ...

Margin Loans Surpass 32 Trillion Won as KOSPI Plunge Raises Fears of Forced Sell-Offs: Paul Lee 03/05/2026 06:46 AM; Yeouido’s financial district in Seoul. (Photo: Yonhap News)[Alpha Biz= Paul Lee] Investor anxiety is growing as South Korea’s KOSP ...

BTS Gwanghwamun Concert Tickets Targeted by Scalpers on KakaoTalk Open Chats: Paul Lee 03/03/2026 06:40 AM; [Alpha Biz= Paul Lee] Scalpers have been actively soliciting buyers on KakaoTalk open chat rooms following the rapid sellout of ti ...

Korean Government Launches Sweeping Probe into School Uniform Prices Ahead of New School Year: Kim Jisun 02/27/2026 02:21 AM; Photo courtesy of the Fair Trade Commission[Alpha Biz= Kim Jisun] The government of the Republic of Korea has launched an extensiv ...

Wave of Closures Hits Construction Firms in Daegu–North Gyeongsang as Property Slump Deepens: Paul Lee 02/25/2026 06:51 AM; Photo courtesy of Yonhap News[Alpha Biz= Paul Lee] Regional construction companies in Daegu and North Gyeongsang Province are stru ...

Korea to Impose Up to 33.43% Anti-Dumping Duties on Japanese and Chinese Hot-Rolled Steel: Paul Lee 02/24/2026 05:32 AM; Photo courtesy of Yonhap News[Alpha Biz= Paul Lee] South Korea will impose anti-dumping duties of up to 33.43 percent on hot-rolle ...

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