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GS Caltex faces FTC probe into intra-group trading

The Korea Fair Trade Commission (FTC) has begun an investigation process for
alleged intra-group transactions between GS Caltex Corp., the country’s
second-largest oil refiner, and Samyang International Co., a trading firm
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KFC Korea to start franchise business for faster growth

Fast food chain KFC said on Friday it will begin franchise store operations in
South Korea next year, when the company will mark 40 years of business in the
Asian country.The plan follows Orchestra Private Equity’s master franchise
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Travel & Leisure
Israel-Hamas war takes toll on S.Korean pilgrims

The war in Israel and Gaza, which has paralyzed some parts of the Middle East,
is also set to put a complete stop to South Koreans’ tours of the biblical Holy
Land, which have gradually revived since the end of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Kia to build 2nd purpose-built vehicle plant in Korea

Kia Corp., South Korea’s second-largest automaker, plans to build another
purpose-built vehicle (PBV) factory in the country, despite the risk of
disruption by unionized workers, as it aims to take the throne of the emerging
custom-tailored car segment by 2030.Kia, an automaking unit of Hyundai Motor
Group, proposed a plan to establish a new plant for large PBVs as a measure to
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KIC heavily relies on foreigners for alternative investments

Korea Investment Corporation (KIC) entrusted most of its money for investments
in alternative assets such as real estate and private equity to foreign
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KT&G faces another legal battle with activist fund

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NPS fills basket with China reopening, cosmetics shares

South Korea’s National Pension Service (NPS) sold electronics, information
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Infrastructure
Shinhan, 3i, DWS to sell off Dutch waste treatment firm

South Korea’s Shinhan Asset Management Co., London-based 3i Group plc and
Germany's DWS Group are set to sell their combined full stake in Dutch waste
treatment company Attero to French private equity firm Ardian at around 1.2
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SK Group, NPS may exercise put option on Masan without gain

South Korean institutional investors, including SK Group and National Pension
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   Korea’s home, business loans on upswing in September
   
   South Korea’s household debt continued to rise for the sixth consecutive
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   Dollar/won in wildest swing in 13 yrs despite intervention
   
   The South Korean won suffered its wildest fluctuation against the dollar this
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   authorities, leading to a drop in the country’s foreign currency reserves.The
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   Korean bond market squeezed by maturing debt, new issues
   
   South Korea’s corporate bond market is saddled with a massive amount of debt
   due later this year and a surge in banks' new bond issues, amid heavy
   sell-offs in anticipation of longer-than-expected high interest
   rates.Investor sentiment soured further on market speculation that the
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Korea expects inflation to ease from Oct after 5-month high

South Korea predicted headline inflation to ease from October after hitting a
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