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Korean Companies Build Cash as Households Shift Funds Into Stocks

South Korea’s money supply continued to expand for an eighth consecutive month in June, driven by a sharp increase in liquidity held by companies, while household funds shifted from monetary financial…

• South Korea's M2 money supply grew 0.7% in June, highest since Nov 2025
• Corporate liquidity surged 45.7 trillion won, mainly from semiconductor export profits
• Households reduced M2 holdings by 19.8 trillion won, moving funds to stocks and ETFs

8m ago ·businesskorea.co.kr

NPS Posts $23 Billion Gain on U.S. Stocks as Big Tech, Chips Rally

South Korea’s National Pension Service (NPS) posted a record valuation gain of about 33 trillion won, or $23.32 billion, on its U.S.

• NPS gains $23.32 billion in U.S. stocks during Q2
• Semiconductor stocks, especially Micron Technology, drive increase
• NPS expands investments in emerging industries and defense sector

8m ago ·businesskorea.co.kr

SK hynix Faces Governance Questions Over Potential Solidigm IPO

SK hynix is facing growing governance scrutiny after reports emerged that its U.S. subsidiary Solidigm is reviewing a potential pre-IPO fundraising and a future Nasdaq listing, reviving concerns in…

• SK hynix's U.S. subsidiary Solidigm may raise $3.54-$7.1 billion in pre-IPO round.
• Korea Corporate Governance Forum criticizes potential five-layer shareholding structure.
• SK hynix's stock declined 4.9% as of August 13 amid governance concerns.

8m ago ·businesskorea.co.kr

Chemring legal director to step down in December

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NKT A/S GAAP EPS of €0.93, revenue of €947M; updates FY 2026 outlook

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