Heekyong Yang
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Messaging app prompts S Korean firms to change attitude towards workers
Corporates have taken note as the app's popularity among employees surges.
PUBG-maker Krafton seeks to raise over $5b in Korea IPO
Krafton will launch its IPO early next week in what could be S Korea's largest listing in 11 years.
Auto battery maker LG Energy Solution seeks nod for South Korean IPO
The publication IFR said that the IPO could raise between $10-12b in Korea's biggest-ever listing.
Korean battery maker SKIET shares debut at double IPO price
SKEIT supplies separators, a key component in lithium-ion batteries, to battery makers.
Korean battery material maker SKIET raises $2b in country’s hottest ever IPO
The IPO will be the biggest in South Korea since gaming company Netmarble raised $2.4b in 2017.
S Korean fintech firm Kakao Pay applies for preliminary IPO approval
In 2017, Ant invested $200 million in Kakao Pay.
S Korean construction firm Hyundai Engineering prepares for IPO
Hyundai Engineering engages in civil, infrastructure engineering and construction business.
Korea’s LG Energy, SK Innovation settle EV battery dispute for $1.8b, aiding Biden’s push
The core dispute had threatened the EV plans of Ford Motor Co and Volkswagen AG.
South Korea’s LG becomes first major brand to wind up smartphone division
The division has logged nearly six years of losses totalling some $4.5b.
S Korea’s SK Innovation unit to launch IPO to raise at least $1b
SKIET develops separators, a key component in lithium-ion batteries.
