South Korea

South Korea joins major FTSE Russell index after bond market reforms - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Bonds and treasuries

South Korea joins major FTSE Russell index after bond market reforms

Korea’s weighting in the WGBI is projected to be 2.22%, after it gets phased in on a quarterly basis over a one-year period from November 2025.

IPO

Korean online lender K Bank plans IPO of up to US$732 mil

The listing of K Bank would be South Korea’s biggest debut since 2022, with a valuation of up to $4.9 bil.

Environmental, Social and Governance

South Korea to impose stricter emissions trading rules to boost prices

The nation will open up its carbon market to a wider group of participants, including asset managers, banks and insurers.

Property

South Koreans expect hotter home prices with central bank set to meet

Apartment prices in the Seoul area rose 0.32% last week, the biggest weekly gain since September of 2018.

Geopolitics

South Korea is making weapons faster and cheaper than the US

Hanwha’s revival reflects a gap in the global defence industry.

Commerce

CJ Olive Young opens foreigner-friendly store for K-pop loving tourists

More than 80% of its 3,000 daily visitors were foreigners
End ‘state capture’ to enable economic transformation and improve livelihoods - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

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End ‘state capture’ to enable economic transformation and improve livelihoods

Productivity gains, driven by competition, is key.
The story of the two Souths: education, competition and corruption - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

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The story of the two Souths: education, competition and corruption

Quality of education is a powerful predictor of a nation’s wealth in the long run.

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Democracy is an ideology, not a solution

Clearly, democracy is not the silver bullet, as promoted by liberal Westerners!
Discovering South Korea's national treasures - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Travel

Discovering South Korea's national treasures

Go on a quest for historical and cultural assets and natural beauty in South Korea's North Gyeongsang province.
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