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9 Japanese firms fined over price collusion

South Korea's corporate watchdog said Sunday that it has decided to slap a total of 36 billion won ($32 million) in fines on nine Japanese firms for allegedly colluding to maintain or raise prices of...

Sept 16, 2018
Industry
Households piling up heavy debts: data

South Korean households saw their debts increase sharply with per-person debt expected to top 30 million won ($26,700) this year, data showed Sunday. Household credit reached 1,493 trillion won as o...

Sept 16, 2018
Economy
20 Samsung Group affiliates moving to hire new workers in H2

Samsung Group's many affiliates are moving to hire a large number of new workers in the second half, amid a sharp drop in employment numbers in recent months, industry sources said Sunday. Data by I...

Sept 16, 2018
Industry
Shinhan Bank, EBRD cooperate on trade finance