SK Group reclaims position of Korea's second-largest conglomerate

SK Group has reclaimed its position as the second-largest conglomerate in Korea by market capitalization, with its chipmaking unit, SK hynix, playing a crucial role, industry data showed Tuesday.

2024-01-23

K League top scorer Joo Min-kyu: 'I am a man with big dreams'

Ulsan HD striker Joo Min-kyu, 33, said he hasn't given up on his dream of playing for the Korean national team.

2023-12-21

Klinsmann calls up Park Jin-seob, the once-amateur making his rise

The Korean national team’s 3-0 win against China in a 2026 World Cup qualifier on Nov. 21 was a moment to remember in Park Jin-seob's long journey as the once-amateur got his first duty call.

2023-11-25

No cap: K League top scorer Joo still yet to get the call for Korea

K League top scorer Joo Min-kyu is yet to earn an international cap. Despite his impressive domestic performance, consecutive national team managers have opted not to give the Ulsan Hyundai striker the nod.

2023-10-17

Reviving tourism

As China's group tours resume, Korea's duty-free industry is expected to see a boost. Tourists are seen walking into the Myeong-dong branch of Lotte Duty Free in Jung District, central Seoul, on Sunday

2023-08-27

Virtual reality

A visitor tries out a virtual reality device at K-Display 2023 where the latest technology from the display industry is being showcased. The exhibition runs at Coex in southern Seoul through Friday.

2023-08-16

KBO to introduce salary cap from next season

The KBO has introduced a salary cap at just under 11 and a half billion won ($8.7 million) for the next three seasons in a bid to increase fairness and ensure a level playing field.

2022-11-15

Peak-wage debate becomes generational conflict in finance

Peak-wage system is leading to workplace disputes, especially in finance and especially in financial companies that are state owned. Older workers on the peak-wage system are slacking off, younger workers are saying.

2022-08-07

Korea discount traced to weak shareholder return policies

Weak policies on returning value to shareholders is slowing the rise of the Kospi and is responsible for the Korea discount, some academics argue.

2022-02-21

Kakao moves up the rankings as it spins off companies

Kakao may be on its way to becoming the third-largest enterprise in Korea as it lists more subsidiaries. According to the Korea Exchange, the market cap of Kakao and its subsidiaries, such as KakaoBank and Kakao Games, totaled ...

2021-08-16

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