Samsung Group's family members plan to sell nearly 2.8 trillion won ($2.12 billion) worth of their shares in Samsung Electronics and other affiliates in a block deal in an apparent bid to pay inheritance taxes.
Roh Soh-yeong, the estranged wife of SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won, has increased her claim of alimony to 2 trillion won ($1.5 billion) in cash instead of shares of SK.
The doctor-turned-politician, Seongnam Mayor Shin Sang-jin, hopes to address the city’s staggering birthrate by implementing “practical” measures that could improve people’s views on marriage.
Ryu Kwon-ha, former CEO of the Korea JoongAng Daily, has been appointed president of the Korea Adenauer Academic Exchange Association.
Kakao founder Kim Beom-su's close-knit group of aides is causing regulator risks for Kakao, critics say. Kim has promised a complete overhaul of the company's management structure and corporate culture.
Samsung Electronics Executive Chairman Lee Jae-yong has become a meme after a photo of him making a shushing gesture went viral. The photo was taken during a visit to Busan, where Lee was supporting the city's development as a "global hub."
Lee Boo-jin, eldest daughter of late Samsung Chairman Lee Kun-hee, and Naver CEO Choi Soo-yeon were named by Forbes as two of the "100 Most Powerful Women" in 2023.
Hana Financial Group CEO Ham Young-joo was found guilty in an appeal ruling on Thursday for influencing the hiring process of new recruits at Hana Bank so that a specific candidate would be accepted.
SK Group chairman, Chey Tae-won, and his estranged wife, Roh Soh-yeong, continue to blame each other in Korea's most expensive divorce settlement.
Kakao founder Kim Beom-su has been summoned for questioning over alleged stock manipulation to acquire SM Entertainment. Shares dropped to a 52-week low.
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