The situation between the US and China is bad news for South Korea’s investment climate.
Latest articles from South Korea
Unctad: Shanghai best-connected port again
China’s second city tops Unctad’s LSCI ranking.
South Korean president proposes corporate tax increase
Big-earning companies face a corporate tax increase of more than 13%, subject to the National Assembly's approval, writes Sophie Drouliscos.
South Korea’s new president promises job growth and corporate governance reform
Newly elected South Korea President Moon Jae-in must overcome formidable opposition if he is to deliver on his campaign promises of job creation, support for SMEs and corporate governance reform. Natasha Turak reports.
South Korea investment ombudsman looks to smooth the FDI path
Dr Jeffrey I Kim, South Korea's foreign investment ombudsman, a presidentially appointed troubleshooter for investors and entrepreneurs from overseas, tells Courtney Fingar how he is working towards making it easier for foreign businesses to operate in his country.
South Korea's FDI journey
South Korea is a relatively small Asian country that packs a huge economic punch. Its strong background in hi-tech products and innovation has provided the country with a firm foundation over the past 60 years, as has its strength in exports, but it is increasingly looking to FDI to maintain its impressive growth story.
South Korea pledges improvements business environment
South Korea’s trade minister has pledged to ease investment regulations and promote FDI in the country.
Defying a downturn: the hotel companies that are scaling up
The hotels and tourism sector has been hit hard by the global financial crisis but, finds Michal Kaczmarski, some companies are still expanding, with opportunities in the Asia-Pacific region proving particularly enticing.
London best for economic opportunities: PWC ranking
The annual Cities of Opportunity Index by consultancy firm PricewaterhouseCoopers ranked London as the leading city.
Western influence drives South Korean consumer goods industry
South Korea's taste for Western consumer goods has made the country a key Asian market for companies in this industry from North America and western Europe, as shown by Kimberly Clark's decision to locate a global innovation centre there.
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