Hooyeon Kim

• global-economics

  Bank of Korea on Hold as Lee Turns More Optimistic

  The central bank gave a slightly more optimistic view of the economy in a statement released after the decision.

  January 19 2020, 11:44PM
  January 17 2020, 12:57AM
• onweb

  North Korea’s Economy Expanded 1.8% in 2019, UNCTAD Says

  North Korea’s Economy Expanded 1.8% in 2019, UNCTAD Says

  January 18 2020, 10:55AM
  January 18 2020, 2:21AM
• onweb

  Korea Bonds Whipsaw After BOK Has Traders Adrift on Rate Outlook

  Korea Bonds Whipsaw After BOK Has Traders Adrift on Rate Outlook

  January 17 2020, 10:59AM
  January 17 2020, 8:42AM
• markets

  Oil Comes Back to Haunt Asian Currencies as Volatility Increases

  Asian currencies have had a turbulent start to the year as geopolitical tensions have helped revive fears.

  January 13 2020, 11:39PM
  January 12 2020, 10:30PM
• markets

  Why Korea Has First-World Economy and Developing-Market Currency

  High-Tech Korea Heads Into 2020s Clinging to Old-School Currency

  December 12 2019, 2:56PM
  December 11 2019, 10:00PM
• onweb

  BOK’s Lee Says Economy Bottoming After Cutting Growth Forecasts

  Bank of Korea Holds Rate After Two Cuts, Reviews Outlook

  November 29 2019, 6:04AM
  November 29 2019, 1:02AM

• markets

  Recovery Signs Turn Korean Bonds Into Asia’s Worst Performer

  Korean government bonds lost 2.1% in October, the worst-monthly performance since November 2016

  November 04 2019, 7:41AM
  November 03 2019, 11:00PM
• global-economics

  Looming Rate Cut, Foreign Inflows, Belie Weakness in Korea Bonds

  Looming Rate Cut, Foreign Inflows, Belie Weakness in Korea Bonds

  October 14 2019, 4:37PM
  October 12 2019, 11:00PM
• business

  Escaping Low-Yield Trap Has Korean Insurer Buying Power Plants

  To Escape Low-Yield Badlands, South Korean Insurer Goes Global

  October 08 2019, 1:48PM
  October 07 2019, 11:00PM
• onweb

  South Korea Sold Net $3.8 Billion to Intervene in Currency in First Half of 2019

  South Korea Sold Net $3.8 Billion to Intervene in Currency in First Half of 2019

  September 30 2019, 10:14AM
  September 30 2019, 8:39AM
• markets

  Asia’s Worst-Performing Bonds Draw Most Inflows in a Decade

  South Korean bonds are the poorest performers in Asia this year, but...

  September 24 2019, 2:55PM
  September 24 2019, 12:10AM
• onweb

  South Korea to Exclude Japan From Trade Whitelist This Week: Yonhap

  South Korea to Exclude Japan From Trade Whitelist This Week: Yonhap

  September 15 2019, 11:21AM
  September 15 2019, 2:23AM
• global-economics

  South Korea’s Unemployment Rate Falls to Lowest Since 2013

  South Korea’s export-driven economy is suffering from global trade tensions and prolonged weakness in tech demand.

  September 11 2019, 4:28AM
  September 10 2019, 11:55PM
• business

  South Korea Inflation Hits Record Low as Trade Feuds Sap Demand

  South Korea Inflation Hits Record Low as Trade Feuds Sap Demand

  September 03 2019, 10:28AM
  September 03 2019, 1:30AM
• business

  South Korea’s Export Slump Extends to Ninth Month Amid Gloom

  South Korea’s Export Slump Extends to Ninth Month Amid Gloom

  September 02 2019, 2:27AM
  September 01 2019, 12:09AM
• onweb

  Bank of Korea Hints at Future Rate Cut as Risks to Economy Rise

  Bank of Korea Hints at Future Rate Cut as Risks to Economy Rise

  August 30 2019, 8:34AM
  August 30 2019, 4:16AM
• markets

  Korea Leads Slide as Emerging Asia Caught in Trade, FX Crossfire

  Won Slips Below 1,200 First Time Since 2017 as Trade Woes Worsen

  August 05 2019, 10:59PM
  August 05 2019, 12:03AM
• markets

  Best Asia Bond Rallies at Risk of Pricing in Too Much Easing

  Some money managers have begun to warn the trade of Indian and Indonesian bonds is getting risky.

  July 31 2019, 11:34PM
  July 30 2019, 10:00PM
• global-economics

  Bank of Korea Unleashes Surprise Rate Cut as Trade Risks Grow

  Governor Lee said the economy was recovering after an unexpected contraction during the first quarter.

  July 18 2019, 10:44PM
  July 18 2019, 1:00AM
• onweb

  Bond Traders Bet Bank of Korea Will Cut Again

  Bond Traders Bet Bank of Korea Will Cut Again

  July 18 2019, 8:26AM
  July 18 2019, 6:22AM
• technology

  Samsung Secures Emergency Supply of Key Materials From Japan

  Samsung has secured emergency supplies of three key materials that Japan had cut off as part of its export restrictions.

  July 15 2019, 4:46AM
  July 14 2019, 7:50AM