Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Kospi finishes nearly 1% higher after first round of Korea-U.S. tariff talks

Shares finished nearly 1 percent higher Friday as investors assessed the outcome of the first round of tariff talks between Seoul and Washington. The local currency fell in value against the dollar.

2025-04-25

MBK had prior knowledge of credit downgrade on Homeplus, regulator finds

Korea's financial regulator found evidence implicating MBK Partners in Homeplus's credit rating downgrade and rehabilitation scheme.

2025-04-24

Kospi closes lower as investors await result of tariff talks

Shares finished a tad lower Thursday as investors awaited tariff talks with the United States amid deepening concerns over economic growth. The won fell in value against the dollar.

2025-04-24

Foreign currency deposits fall for 2nd consecutive month in March

Foreign currency deposits in Korea declined for the second straight month in March to come in at $96.94 billion as corporate deposits fell due to overseas investments and import settlement payments

2025-04-23

Kospi rises to highest in a month on positive sentiment ahead of tariff talks

Shares rose to the highest level in about a month on Wednesday as investors harbored expectations for upcoming tariff talks with the United States, as well as for easing Sino-U.S. trade tensions. The local currency remained flat against the dollar.

2025-04-23

Kospi rises on hopes of easing U.S.-China tariff tensions

Shares got off to a strong start Wednesday, tracking Wall Street gains, amid hopes for easing tariff tensions between the United States and China.

2025-04-23

Mirae ETF subsidiary Global X Australia logs over 10 billion AUD

Mirae Asset Global Investments said Monday its Australian exchange-traded fund (ETF) securities subsidiary, Global X Australia, registered over 10 billion Australian dollars ($6.4 billion) in assets under management.

2025-04-21

Shares close higher ahead of Korea-U.S. trade negotiations

Shares finished slightly higher Monday as investors await upcoming tariff negotiations with the United States. The won rose in value against the dollar.

2025-04-21

Kospi rises slightly amid U.S. tariff woes

Korean stocks opened slightly higher on Monday as the country is set for negotiations with the United States over the sweeping tariff scheme.

2025-04-21

Household loans by major banks rise by $1.7 billion in April

Household loans extended by five major banks in Korea rose by 2.5 trillion won ($1.7 billion) this month, industry data showed Sunday.

2025-04-20