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China is pushing into Eastern Europe (and so is Korea)

Attracted by a welcoming investment climate and driven by its Belt and Road Initiative, China is the largest investor in East Central Europe by some measure. But keep your eyes out for Korea also as its investment levels in the region are surging.

February 29, 2020

Why a deal with Kim Jong-un could blow up chaebol reform

Seoul’s efforts to reform its large family-owned conglomerates face challenges as the government taps their economic prowess as it seeks stronger ties with North Korea.

September 25, 2018

Samsung removes cross-shareholding at holdco level

Korea’s largest conglomerate creates a linear shareholding structure under Samsung C&T after two affiliates sold their last batch of shares in the company in a $833 million block trade.

September 21, 2018

Samsung Heavy preps Korea’s largest rights issue

The chaebol's shipbuilding unit could be on the brink of bankruptcy if it fails to complete the $1.5 billion rights offering scheduled for April, analysts say.

January 29, 2018

The Rich List: Familiar faces retain spots

From Indonesia to Taiwan, tycoons continue to reap the benefits of empires that span the region even as they face new threats at home and abroad.

November 16, 2016

Korean companies eye IPO bonanza

International equity investors have been starved of major Korean IPOs this year. That is about to change.

September 19, 2016

Samsung boosts China hopes with BYD stake

Samsung bought a $450 million stake in Chinese electric car maker BYD last week. Analysts think the move made sense for a company that has had previous China hopes dashed.

July 22, 2016

Samsung C&T beats deadline with block sale

Samsung SDI offloads a total of 5 million Samsung C&T shares through a three-way sale, just meeting a deadline from the Fair Trade Commission.

February 25, 2016

Samsung deals spurred by succession pressure

Shares in Samsung SDS and Samsung Card change hands as the heir apparent works to strengthen his grip over the group.

January 28, 2016

Rich List: Korean fortunes, chaebol style

Korea's family-owned conglomerates have long dominated every aspect of commercial life on the peninsula and in the process amassed vast fortunes.

October 30, 2015