What are expectations surrounding Korea’s stock market and the current state Korean company valuations relative to other markets? How does Korea continue to maintain its competitive edge and has there been significant change in the corporate governance practices of Korean companies? John Lee, Portfolio Manager and Analyst on the Korean Equity Team of Lazard Asset […]
The Korean market sees $4.5 billion annually in luxury good sales, an area that has grown at least twelve percent every year since 2006. In that time, Korea has emerged as a leader and trendsetter in fashion, entertainment and beauty. Rising income among the middle class has created an increase in demand for luxury goods. […]
Tom Byrne, Senior VP, and Asia-Pacific Manager of Moody’s Sovereign Risk Group, examines Korea’s sovereign credit rating on the eve of a new administration in Seoul. Mr. Byrne analyzes Korea’s economic and fiscal fundamentals, the government’s balance sheet, as well as levels of debt and the overall impact on Korea’s sovereign credit ratings for the […]
A year after implementation of the Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement, Wendy Cutler, Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Japan, Korea and APEC Affairs, and chief negotiator of the FTA, reflects on the newly-discovered opportunities, burgeoning trade, and partnerships, as well as limitations and early challenges. Tuesday, March 19, 2013 11:30 AM | Registration12:00 PM […]
A pressing issue in Korea, the growth of small and medium enterprises—alongside or with enhanced vigor relative to the large conglomerates—presents new opportunities for business development in Korea. Dr. Byunghun Choi, Director General of the Korea Business Development Center will examine SME expansion, government incentives newly in place, and the socioeconomic stakes of enhanced distribution […]
Korea has emerged as Asia’s leading holder of patents and in the top-5 globally, behind only the United States and European powers. What has led to this tremendous step forward? What does it say to the international investor about Korean innovation and protections? How might the growth of Korea’s knowledge economy combine with that in […]
Bernard Moon, CEO of Vidquik, co-founded Sparklabs, a Silicon Valley style startup accelerator that provides Korean entrepreneurs access to funds, legal counsel, and high-profile mentors like Internet legend Vint Cerf and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban. He and David Joo, co-CEO of Sparklabs-funded KnowRe, discuss what it takes to grow a young tech company in […]
Recent headlines about high-profile cyber attacks on American and Korean corporations should prompt all companies to examine their procedures for recovering from a data breach. Expert Joseph V. DeMarco, Esq., provides an overview of the key laws and regulations that affect businesses and addresses the practical considerations for fulfilling those obligations. Those interested in receiving […]
Hyundai is committed to corporate social responsibility and philanthropy in North America. Through its Hyundai Hope On Wheels program, Hyundai will donate over $14 million for pediatric cancer research to institutions across the U.S. in 2013. This will bring the organization’s total support to pediatric cancer research to over $72 million since its inception in […]
Korean firms operating internationally employ non-Koreans at all levels. Don Southerton, CEO of Bridging Culture Worldwide and author of Korea Facing: Secrets for Success in Korean Global Business, shares insights on working for Korea-based companies and understanding Korean operational norms for goods and services providers. {youtubegalleryid=10,4} Thursday, June […]
