The "Trial of the Century", First 110 Days of Moon Jae-In Presidency, and Waiting for Tofu
This report has two parts. First, it discusses the impact of the "trial of the century" involving the Samsung Group heir Lee Jae-Yong as well as...
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Daewoo E&C - Downside Risks Ahead (Part 1)
We believe that Daewoo Engineering & Constr (047040 KS) is exposed to further downside risks in the coming months. Despite the company's...
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Impact of the New 8.2 Real Estate Regulations in Korea - Watch Out for the Grey Rhino!
This report is about the impact of the new real estate regulations announced on August 2nd (8.2) on the Korean housing real estate and the...
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A Significant Increase in Minimum Wage in Korea
On July 15th, the Korean government announced the minimum wage of 7,530 won per hour starting 2018, up 16.4% YoY. This represents one of the...
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Capitalism in Korea: This Book's Top Seven Highlights & My Thoughts (Devil Is in the Details)
Capitalism in Korea is a lengthy book written by Jang Ha-Sung, the newly-elected Chief of Staff for Policy in Korea. Jang Ha-Sung has been a key...
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