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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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South Korean Airlines Reach Record-High 416 Aircraft in 2024: Kim Jisun 02/03/2025 03:35 AM; Photo = Yonhap news [Alpha Biz= Kim Jisun] The number of aircraft owned by South Korean airlines surpassed 400 last year, marking ...

Rice Consumption in South Korea Hits a 40-Year Low, Continuing Decline: Kim SangJin 01/24/2025 08:02 AM; Stored rice. (Photo: Yonhap News Agency file photo)[Alpha Biz= Kim Sangjin] Rice Consumption per Person Hits Record Low for the 40 ...

Incheon Airport Expects Over 2.14 Million Passengers During Lunar New Year Holiday: Kim Jisun 01/22/2025 03:30 AM; Photo = Yonhap news[Alpha Biz= Kim Jisun] The Incheon International Airport Corporation announced today that a total of 2,141,101 ...

Fair Trade Commission Investigates Domino's Pizza Over Alleged Franchise Abuse: Kim Jisun 11/27/2024 03:58 AM; Photo = Yonhap news[Alpha Biz= Reporter Kim Jisun] The Fair Trade Commission (FTC) has launched an investigation into allegations ...

MBK Partners Acquires Eagle Mont Country Club for 2.45 Trillion KRW: Kim SangJin 11/22/2024 03:32 AM; [Alpha Biz= Reporter Kim Sangjin] MBK Partners has acquired Eagle Mont Country Club (Eagle Mont CC) in Anseong, Gyeonggi Province, ...

Prosecutors Investigating Alleged Bidding Corruption Scandal at Korea Water Resources Corporation: Kim Jisun 11/11/2024 08:34 AM; Photo= Yonhap news[Alpha Biz= Reporter Kim Jisun] Prosecutors are investigating officials from Korea Water Resources Corporation ( ...

Delivery App Commission Agreement Stalls Again, Further Talks Scheduled for November 7: Kim SangJin 11/05/2024 01:43 AM; [Alpha Biz= Reporter Kim Sangjin] Negotiations between delivery platforms and partner merchants over commission fees have once aga ...

KFTC Reports 530 Billion Won in Uncollected Fines Amid Declining Collection Rates: Kim Jisun 11/04/2024 03:57 AM; Photo = Fair Trade Commission[Alpha Biz= Reporter Kim Jisun] The Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) reported that it has failed to ...

Incheon Airport Cancels Plan for Celebrity-Only Entry Gate Amid Special Privilege Controversy: Kim Jisun 10/28/2024 03:50 AM; [Alpha Biz= Reporter Kim Jisun] Incheon International Airport Corporation has scrapped its plan to implement a dedicated entry gat ...

Steel Industry Faces Double Whammy: Slumping Construction Sector and Rising Electricity Costs: Kim Jisun 10/25/2024 07:33 AM; [Alpha Biz= Reporter Kim Jisun] The steel industry in South Korea is grappling with mounting concerns as the government pushes for ...

Incheon Airport Faces Controversy Over Allowing Separate Exit for Celebrities: Kim Jisun 10/24/2024 05:03 AM; (Photo= Yonhap news) [Alpha Biz= Reporter Kim Jisun] Incheon International Airport is planning to allow celebrities and other publ ...

Average Price of Bibimbap in Seoul Surpasses 11,000 Won for the First Time: Kim SangJin 10/14/2024 04:24 AM; (Photo= Yonhap news) [Alpha Biz= Reporter Kim Sangjin] According to the Korea Consumer Agency's price information portal, "Chamgak ...

Subway Fare to Increase to 1,550 Won Next Year: Kim Jisun 10/04/2024 03:47 AM; (Photo= Yonhap news)[Alpha Biz= Reporter Kim Jisun] The planned 150 won increase in Seoul subway fares, initially expected in Octo ...

Last Year, 234 LH Employees Found to Have Filed False Property Declarations—A 1.5-Fold Increase in One Year: Kim SangJin 10/02/2024 03:41 AM; (Photo= Yonhap news)[Alpha Biz= Reporter Kim Sangjin] According to data submitted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Tra ...

Asiana Airlines to Halt Hot Beverage Service on Short-Haul International Flights Starting the 30th: Kim Jisun 09/30/2024 03:46 AM; Panorama view of Asiana Airlines headquarters. (Photo = Asiana Airlines)[Alpha Biz= Reporter Kim Jisun] Asiana Airlines will suspe ...

Cabbage Price Soars to 20,000 KRW per Head: Kim Jisun 09/24/2024 12:50 AM; (Photo= Yonhap news)[Alpha Biz= Reporter Kim Jisun] The retail price of a single head of cabbage in some large supermarkets has ex ...

The number of self-employed individuals in Busan operating without employees has decreased for 16 consecutive months: Kim Jisun 09/19/2024 03:59 AM; (Photo= Yonhap news)[Alpha Biz= Reporter Kim Jisun] The number of self-employed individuals in Busan operating without employees h ...

Union of Incheon International Airport Subsidiaries to Strike During Chuseok Holiday Over Poor Working Conditions: Kim Jisun 09/10/2024 01:14 AM; [Alpha Biz= Reporter Kim Jisun] The union representing subsidiaries of Incheon International Airport Corporation announced on Sept ...

EV Battery Disclosure and Certification to Begin in October: Kim Jisun 09/09/2024 03:45 AM; (Photo = Yonhap news)[Alpha Biz= Reporter Kim Jisun] In response to rising concerns over electric vehicle (EV) fires, the South Ko ...

National Pension Service to Invest 1.35 Trillion Won in Domestic Real Estate: Kim Minyoung 08/12/2024 03:50 AM; [Alpha Biz= Reporter Kim Minyoung] National Pension Service to Invest 1.35 Trillion Won in Domestic Real EstateOn September 9, the ...

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