The White House has unveiled a $150 billion action plan to revitalize U.S. shipbuilding, emphasizing continued cooperation with South Korea and Japan, and introducing a phased "Bridge Strategy" for foreign shipbuilders amid ongoing legal restrictions.
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White House Action Plan for Shipbuilding Revitalization Highlights Cooperation with South Korea - Yonhap Infomax

The White House has unveiled a $150 billion action plan to revitalize U.S. shipbuilding, e

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The US Department of Defense briefly added Alibaba and BYD to its 1260H list of Chinese military-linked firms before quickly retracting the move, sparking market volatility and strong denials from the companies involved.
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US Adds, Then Quickly Removes Alibaba and BYD from '1260H' List

The US Department of Defense briefly added Alibaba and BYD to its 1260H list of Chinese military-linked firms before quickly retracting the move, sparking market volatility and strong denials from the companies involved.

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KCC Corp.'s 10% stake in Samsung C&T, acquired as a white knight in 2015, now exceeds its own market cap, sparking calls from shareholders to monetize the holding and address undervaluation concerns.
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[From the Field]Can KCC Sell Its Stake in Samsung C&T?

KCC Corp.'s 10% stake in Samsung C&T, acquired as a white knight in 2015, now exceeds its own market cap, sparking calls from shareholders to monetize the holding and address undervaluation concerns.

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K-Bank, South Korea’s internet-only bank, launches its IPO subscription this week, setting its offering price at the lower end of 8,300 won after strong institutional demand, with listing scheduled for March 5 and a projected market cap of 3.37 trillion won.
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K-Bank IPO Subscription This Week—Offering Price Set at Lower End of 8,300 Won

K-Bank, South Korea’s internet-only bank, launches its IPO subscription this week, setting its offering price at the lower end of 8,300 won after strong institutional demand, with listing scheduled for March 5 and a projected market cap of 3.37 trillion won.

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Analyst recommendations and target prices have failed to generate excess returns for investors since 2013, as structural changes and legal risks have eroded analysts’ informational edge, according to a Korea Capital Market Institute report.
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Even Analyst Picks Fail to Deliver Alpha—“Target Prices Have Lost Meaning Since 2013”

Analyst recommendations and target prices have failed to generate excess returns for investors since 2013, as structural changes and legal risks have eroded analysts’ informational edge, according to a Korea Capital Market Institute report.

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Korea Investment & Securities rapidly expands its IMA and issued note businesses, while Mirae Asset Securities adopts a cautious, stability-focused approach amid intensifying competition in South Korea's capital markets.
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[IMA·Issued Note Battle] Aggressive Expansion by 'Korea Investment & Securities', Steady Approach by 'Mirae Asset Securities'

Korea Investment & Securities rapidly expands its IMA and issued note businesses, while Mirae Asset Securities adopts a cautious, stability-focused approach amid intensifying competition in South Korea's capital markets.

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South Korea's issuance note market sees heightened competition as Kiwoom, Shinhan, and Hana Securities launch new products with attractive 3% range interest rates, intensifying the battle for retail investors and signaling further market expansion.
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[IMA·Issuance Note Battle] New Entrants 'Kiwoom, Shinhan, Hana' Intensify Competition in Issuance Note Market

South Korea's issuance note market sees heightened competition as Kiwoom, Shinhan, and Hana Securities launch new products with attractive 3% range interest rates, intensifying the battle for retail investors and signaling further market expansion.

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S&P Global projects South Korea’s non-life insurers will see growth led by long-term insurance, but warns that competition and interest rate risks may pressure profitability and capital adequacy.
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S&P Says Long-Term Insurance Drives Growth for South Korean Non-Life Insurers—Focus on Duration Gap Management

S&P Global projects South Korea’s non-life insurers will see growth led by long-term insurance, but warns that competition and interest rate risks may pressure profitability and capital adequacy.

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The dollar-won exchange rate faces heightened volatility during South Korea’s Lunar New Year holiday, as traders monitor U.S. inflation data and Japan’s policy moves, recalling last year’s sharp post-holiday surge driven by the “Takaichi Trade.”
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South Korean insurers are turning to embedded insurance—policies integrated into everyday purchases—as a key survival strategy amid stagnant growth and rising competition, with major players like Samsung Fire & Marine and Kakao Pay Insurance expanding offerings and leveraging AI-driven personalization.
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Insurers Turn to Embedded Insurance as Survival Strategy

South Korean insurers are turning to embedded insurance—policies integrated into everyday purchases—as a key survival strategy amid stagnant growth and rising competition, with major players like Samsung Fire & Marine and Kakao Pay Insurance expanding offerings and leveraging AI-driven personalization.

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