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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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Korean Builders Set for Mixed Q1 Results Amid Rising Costs and Project Gains: Kim SangJin; 04/24/2026 06:19 AM

Chinese EV Sales in Korea Surge 286% in Q1, Raising Concerns Over Domestic Industry: Kim SangJin; 04/23/2026 06:13 AM

Local Tax Refunds via Naver Pay and Kakao Pay to Launch in June: Kim Jisun; 04/22/2026 06:53 AM

Ministry of Food and Drug Safety Says Contaminated Baby Food Not Imported Into Korea, Warns Against Overseas Purchases: Ellie Kim; 04/21/2026 06:14 AM

Naver to Ban Tracking Device Sales on Cafe Platform Over Stalking and Privacy Concerns: Ellie Kim; 04/20/2026 06:06 AM

BTS Concerts Drive KRW 55.5 Billion Surge in Foreign Tourist Spending: Hana Card: Kim Jisun; 04/17/2026 06:27 AM

South Korea to Effectively Ban Dual Listings to Tackle Market Undervaluation: Kim SangJin; 04/16/2026 10:08 AM

More Than Half of Administrative Lawsuits Against Financial Regulators Tied to Monetary Penalties: Kim Minyoung; 04/14/2026 06:22 AM

Korea’s Tax Authority to Probe Corporate-Owned Luxury Homes for Potential Tax Evasion: Kim Jisun; 04/13/2026 06:37 AM

Tiered Sugar Tax Proposed for Sugary Drinks Based on Sugar Content: Paul Lee; 04/08/2026 06:38 AM

Korean Air, Asiana to Raise Domestic Fuel Surcharges More Than Fourfold Amid Oil Price Surge: Kim Jisun; 04/07/2026 06:05 AM

MVNO Subscriber Growth Halves in Q1 as Carrier Subsidy Competition Intensifies: Kim Jisun; 04/06/2026 04:16 AM

Foodcore Recalls Melon Cream Bread After Durian Flavor Mix-Up Sparks Consumer Complaints: Kim Jisun; 04/03/2026 06:02 AM

Korean Air and LCC Affiliates Enter Emergency Management as Fuel Costs Surge Amid Middle East Conflict: Kim Jisun; 04/01/2026 06:27 AM

Karrot Invests Heavily Overseas Despite Losses, Pursues Dual-Track Growth Strategy: Paul Lee; 03/31/2026 04:49 AM

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