Hyundai India to launch record $3.3 billion IPO on Oct. 22

Hyundai Motor India is about to make history with a massive $3.3 billion initial public offering set for Oct. 22. This will be the largest IPO in Indian stock market history, and Hyundai plans to use the funds to ramp up production in the country and accelerate its push into the electric vehicle market. India’s stock market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India, gave the green light for Hyundai’s offering Wednesday. The company will sell 17.5 percent of its Indian sub

MobilityOct. 10, 2024

Seoul shares end tad higher on Wall Street gains

Seoul stocks finished marginally higher Thursday on overnight US stock gains amid a decline in international oil prices. The local currency fell against the US dollar. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index edged up 0.19 percent, or 4.8 points, to 2,599.16. Trading volume was heavy at 603 million shares worth 13.48 trillion won ($9.99 billion), with gainers outpacing losers at 442 to 423. Institutions sold a net 299.6 billion won, while foreign and retail investors together bought a net

MarketOct. 10, 2024

Bain's backing could be costly for Korea Zinc: sources

While Korea Zinc has secured the support of US private equity giant Bain Capital amid a battle for management control of the company, market watchers suggest its backing could eventually cost the troubled zinc smelter a hefty amount. To thwart the takeover attempt from the MBK Partners-Young Poong alliance, the current management of Korea Zinc has teamed up with Bain Capital, a big-name investment company with over $185 billion (250 trillion won) in assets under management. Under Chairman Choi Y

IndustryOct. 10, 2024

KT, Microsoft to debut Hangeul AI language model next year

South Korean mobile carrier KT Corp. said Thursday it will team up with US tech giant Microsoft to develop a new artificial intelligence model tailored to the Korean language and culture within the first half of next year. KT CEO Kim Young-shub presented its vision at the event and announced the goal of jointly developing a Korea-specific AI and cloud model aligned with Microsoft’s objectives. “Microsoft is well aware of Korea's significance in the global information and communi

TechnologyOct. 10, 2024

Toss Securities names new CEO

Toss Securities CEO Kim Seung-yeon resigned abruptly Thursday, six months before the end of his term. The firm's head of product, Kim Gyu-bin, was appointed as his successor during a general shareholders' meeting earlier in the day. Kim Seung-yeon, appointed to serve from April 2023 until April 2025, stepped down for "personal reasons," according to the company, which is the brokerage arm of fintech giant Toss. With his appointment, Kim Gyu-bin, 35, became the first securitie

IndustryOct. 10, 2024

Will K bank make W5tr jackpot debut?

Korea's first internet-only bank, K bank, is preparing for its upcoming initial public offering, with demand forecasting kicking off Thursday. According to its securities registration filing, K bank started a weeklong demand forecast from institutional investors on Thursday. This process allows investors to submit their desired purchase quantities and prices before the public offering, guiding the company in determining the final offering price. K bank's target price range is set betwe

MarketOct. 10, 2024

LS Cable & System wins global certification for legal, ethical compliance

LS Cable & System, a leading South Korean cable manufacturer, announced Thursday that it has become the first in the global cable industry to obtain ISO 37301 certification from the British Standards Institution for meeting international compliance and ethical standards. The company said it sought the certification to build trust with global clients and investors, with BSI recognizing its approach to management policies and regulations. LS Cable & System expects the certification to prov

IndustryOct. 10, 2024

Hanwha Group marks 72nd anniversary as 'great challenger'

Hanwha Group Chairman Kim Seung-youn has reiterated the company's approach to overcoming crises as a “Great Challenger,” expressing the need to take more proactive and leading measures rather than waiting for market conditions to turn favorable. “Driven by unwavering beliefs that do not compromise with the currents of the times and a relentless dedication to being the best, we will overcome the waves of crises and write a new history for Hanwha,” said Kim in a video

CompaniesOct. 10, 2024

LX Pantos expands logistics foothold in Central Asia

Korean logistics company LX Pantos announced Thursday that its CEO Lee Yong-ho met with Marat Karabaev, Kazakhstan’s minister of industry and infrastructure development, in Astana last month, to strengthen logistics networks across Central Asia. According to the company, the consultation centered on enhancing cooperation on cargo transport along the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route. The TITR links Europe and Central Asia via the Caspian Sea, bypassing Russian territorial waters.

IndustryOct. 10, 2024

HD Hyundai unveils world’s 1st high-pressure ammonia engine

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, the world’s largest shipbuilder affiliated with HD Hyundai, said Thursday that it has developed the world’s first ammonia dual-fuel engine using a high-pressure direct injection system. The company recently passed the “type approval test” for its HiMSEN ammonia dual-fuel engine, which evaluates whether critical apparatuses installed on vessels meet mandatory requirements. The test was conducted at its Ulsan engine center and was attended by ke

IndustryOct. 10, 2024

OCI Holdings boosts cross-cultural ties in Sarawak, Malaysia

South Korean chemical company OCI Holdings has ramped up its localization efforts in Malaysia, hosting a series of community-focused events in Sarawak, where it operates its solar PV polysilicon production, to boost its presence and support sustainable growth, the company announced Thursday. As part of its ESG commitment, the company held a badminton class on Sept. 29, led by Korea’s Olympics badminton champion Lee Yong-dae at Universiti Putra Malaysia’s Bintulu campus. With over 300

IndustryOct. 10, 2024

[Photo News] Marking 100m vehicles

To celebrate producing 100 million vehicles, Hyundai Motor Company is hosting the “One Step Further” exhibition at Hyundai Motorstudio Seoul from Oct. 10 to Nov. 10. Spanning five floors, the exhibit tells Hyundai’s story from its first-ever car, the Cortina Mark 2 (right), to its latest EVs and SUVs. Iconic models, including the Sonata and Elantra, are showcased as milestones of innovation. The exhibition caps off celebrations that began at Hyundai’s Ulsan plant last wee

MobilityOct. 10, 2024

Bond sales rise on corporate bond issues in Sept.

Bond sales in South Korea rose sharply from a month earlier in September helped by an increase in corporate bond issues, data showed Thursday. The value of bonds sold last month came to 77.1 trillion won ($57.1 billion), up 7.4 trillion won from 69.7 trillion won sold in August, according to the data from the Korea Financial Investment Association. The value of outstanding bonds, on the other hand, dropped 10.3 trillion won to 2,802.6 trillion won over the cited period, due to a sharp decline in

MarketOct. 10, 2024

Seoul shares open higher on Wall Street gains

Seoul stocks opened higher Thursday thanks to overnight US stocks gains led by a decline in international oil prices and a rise in local tech stocks. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index rose 0.46 percent, or 11.90 points, to 2,606.26 in the first 15 minutes of trading. Overnight, US stocks extended their gains thanks to a decline in global oil prices and gains in tech stocks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.03 percent, the S&P 500 gained 0.71 percent, and the tech-heavy N

MarketOct. 10, 2024

MBK says not to raise tender offer price for Korea Zinc amid management battle

Private equity firm MBK Partners said Wednesday that it will not further raise the tender offer price for Korea Zinc Inc. amid intensifying competition for management control. MBK and Young Poong Corp. recently raised their tender offer price for Korea Zinc to 830,000 won ($617) and for Young Poong Precision to 30,000 won, as they aim to gain a controlling stake in the world's top zinc smelter. Young Poong Precision holds a 1.85 percent stake in Korea Zinc. "We cannot stand by as the c

IndustryOct. 9, 2024

Korea added to key bond index

South Korea finally succeeded in joining the World Government Bond Index, a global benchmark measuring the performance of sovereign fixed income. The inclusion is expected to draw in passive foreign funds worth over $56 billion. The WGBI, managed by Financial Times Stock Exchange Russell, is one of the three key government bond indices, along with the Bloomberg-Barclays Global Aggregate Index and JP Morgan Government Bond Index-Emerging Markets. It is tracked by global funds worth over $2.5 tril

EconomyOct. 9, 2024

LS Group on smooth sail for double growth by 2030

LS Group, a South Korean cable and industrial electric machinery conglomerate, is looking to achieve the vision to double its total assets value to 50 trillion won ($37 billion) by 2030 as it welcomes more opportunities for its existing businesses in the era of artificial intelligence while investing in the sectors of batteries, electric vehicles and semiconductors. Since taking the helm of the conglomerate in January 2022, LS Group Chairman Koo Ja-eun has vowed to invest 20 trillion won or more

CompaniesOct. 9, 2024