Korea Investors Service, a Moody's-affiliated credit rating agency, appoints Patrick Yoon as new CEO, bringing extensive global finance and payments expertise from leadership roles at Crypto.com, Visa, and Standard Chartered Bank to strengthen the agency's position in evolving financial markets.
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Korea Investors Service Appoints Patrick Yoon as New CEO
Korea Investors Service, a Moody's-affiliated credit rating agency, appoints Patrick Yoon as new CEO, bringing extensive global finance and payments expertise from leadership roles at Crypto.com, Visa, and Standard Chartered Bank to strengthen the agency's position in evolving financial markets.
Korea Investors Service upgrades HD Hyundai and two affiliates to AA- from A+, citing tenfold surge in shipbuilding operating profit to 3.9 trillion won and tripling of power equipment earnings, with strong performance expected to continue as other rating agencies signal potential upgrades
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Korea Investors Service Upgrades HD Hyundai, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, HD Hyundai Electric to 'AA-'
Korea Investors Service upgrades HD Hyundai and two affiliates to AA- from A+, citing tenfold surge in shipbuilding operating profit to 3.9 trillion won and tripling of power equipment earnings, with strong performance expected to continue as other rating agencies signal potential upgrades
Korea Investors Service downgraded Lotte Insurance's subordinated bonds to 'BBB+' after the FSC rejected its management improvement plan, citing heightened uncertainty over business and funding conditions.
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Credit Rating Agencies Warn of 'K-Shaped Polarization'—Industry Outlooks Diverge Sharply
South Korean credit rating agencies warn of persistent downward pressure on corporate ratings in 2024, highlighting a 'K-shaped polarization' as sectoral outlooks diverge, with shipbuilding remaining strong while batteries, steel, and construction face mounting risks.
Korea Investors Service said the sale of SK Innovation’s stake in Boryeong LNG Terminal to financial investors will have limited impact on the company’s credit rating, citing stable business fundamentals and continued capital support from GS Energy. The terminal’s credit rating remains at ‘AA (Stable)’.
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Korea Investors Service Says SK Stake Sale Has Limited Impact on Boryeong LNG Terminal’s Credit Profile
Korea Investors Service said the sale of SK Innovation’s stake in Boryeong LNG Terminal to financial investors will have limited impact on the company’s credit rating, citing stable business fundamentals and continued capital support from GS Energy. The terminal’s credit rating remains at ‘AA (Stable)’.
Korea Investors Service and NICE Investors Service downgraded POSCO E&C's credit outlook to 'Negative' amid mounting losses from safety incidents and unsold inventory, projecting annual operating losses to exceed 400 billion won ($306 million) and highlighting increased regulatory risks.
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[2026 Industry Outlook–Distribution] Lessons from the Homeplus Crisis
South Korea’s offline retail sector faces mounting challenges as the Homeplus crisis highlights sluggish private consumption, surging e-commerce, and rising debt burdens, with Korea Investors Service maintaining a negative outlook through 2026.
Naver Financial and Dunamu's share swap is expected to bolster Naver's business foundation, with Korea Investors Service highlighting synergy potential and improved financial stability following the deal.
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Korea Investors Service Says NEPA-Dunamu Share Swap Positive for Naver's Business Foundation
Naver Financial and Dunamu's share swap is expected to bolster Naver's business foundation, with Korea Investors Service highlighting synergy potential and improved financial stability following the deal.
Korea Investors Service Places Lotte Insurance on Rating Watch for Downgrade Amid Prompt Corrective Action Concerns
Korea Investors Service placed Lotte Insurance on rating watch for downgrade after prompt corrective action, citing risks to business stability and liquidity.
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