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Samsung would launch its newest smartphone, Galaxy Mega, in its home market.

South Korean retail chain Shinsegai said that it will continue to invest in the local market this year to boost local demand.

According to data by the Financial Supervisory Service, Chinese investments in South Korea's local securities increased 42 times since late 2008.

South Korea expressed its concerns regarding the Obama administration’s decision to overrule a sales ban of Apple’s iPhone 4 and iPad 2.

Lotte Department Store was considering an IPO in Singapore worth US$1 billion.

South Korea will decide next week whether to proceed with the auction for the supplying of 60 next generation fighter jets worth US$7.31 billion.

ING announced that they have reached an agreement to sell its investment management business in South Korea to Macquarie Group

JPMorgan have started buying South Korean Equities due to their current valuations.

The sale of Woori Finance Holdings Co. was expected to succeed and earn about US$10.2 billion after four attempts.

South Korea issued a bond-market aid package.

Asia's shipping industry was believed to be the best spot to experience recovery from the industry's worst slump.

South Korea is temporarily suspending $7.3 billion fighter jet bidding

Gunnebo Security Group announced acquisition of all shares in ATG Entrance Corporation, the company’s turnstile distributor in South Korea for 10 years.

HSBC Holdings Ltd would exits its retail banking and wealth management business in Korea to focus more on the profitable enterprises.

Hyundai Rotem IPO is now official.