KB News DeskS. Korea, Thailand launch first round of talks for trade deal
South Korea’s trade ministry announced Tuesday that it has launched the first round of negotiations with Thailand to seek an Economic Partnership Agreement aimed at bolstering bilateral trade and investment.…
Samsung Electronics union launches first strike in 55-year history
Workers warn of additional walkouts unless demands are met The biggest labor union at Samsung Electronics initiated a three-day strike on Monday, threatening to disrupt the company’s chip manufacturing lines…
Choi Kyoung-ju becomes oldest winner on S. Korean golf tour on 54th birthday
South Korean veteran golfer Choi Kyoung-ju made history on his 54th birthday Sunday, becoming the oldest winner on the domestic men’s tour. Choi defeated Park Sang-hyun on the second playoff…
Govt. vows to boost housing supply amid real estate market volatility
Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok said Wednesday that the government will devise measures to increase housing supply if needed, as South Korea has seen growing volatility in the real estate market.…
Samsung reveals plans for chip ecosystem with domestic fabless clients
Chip giant to provide AI accelerator chips for Japanese firm Samsung Electronics revealed its plans, Tuesday, for establishing a chip ecosystem with domestic fabless clients during the company’s foundry forums.…
Tigers’ Kim Do-yeong joins 20-20 club with homer off Ryu Hyun-jin
Kia Tigers infielder Kim Do-yeong joined the 20-20 club in South Korean baseball Sunday with a home run off former Major League All-Star Ryu Hyun-jin. Kim swatted a solo home…
Top vote getter to miss KBO All-Star Game due to injury
Kia Tigers closer Jung Hai-young, the top vote getter for the All-Star Game, will miss the midseason exhibition due to shoulder injury, his manager said Tuesday. The Tigers put Jung…
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[Herald Interview] TIAA-owned asset manager eyes Korean investors’ appetite for alternative assets
Nuveen, the investment manager of the US Teachers Insurance Annuity Association with $1.2 trillion in assets under management, is seeking to broaden its investor base in the Korean market from…
MegazoneCloud confident in IPO after picking big name lead managers
MegazoneCloud has expressed confidence in its initial public offering (IPO), which could value the Korean cloud management company up to $7 billion, by selecting several big-name brokerages as lead managers.…
KBO’s Landers reinstate injured pitcher, cut ties with temporary replacement
The South Korean baseball club SSG Landers reinstated pitcher Roenis Elias from the injured list Tuesday, while terminating a deal with his temporary replacement in a corresponding move. The Landers…
