Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Market volatility has had limited impact on financial companies: Regulator

Market volatility caused by the monthlong crisis in the Middle East has delivered a limited impact on financial companies, the financial regulator said on Wednesday, adding that it is still closely monitoring risk factors.

2026-04-08

In-DEF-inite supply concerns

Bottles of diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) are displayed at a hypermarket in Seoul on March 25, as the Korean government begins supply chain management of around 10 key items including DEF in response to the prolonged Middle East crisis.

2026-03-25

Creativity takes courage — and money

Paint cans are displayed at a store in Seoul on March 25 as some domestic paint companies announce price hikes amid a prolonged Middle East crisis and a shortage of naphtha, a key raw material for petrochemical products.

2026-03-25