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Commuters make their way to work at the Gwanghwamun area in central Seoul on Sept. 28.

Large businesses prosper, new and smaller ones falter as Korea's corporate recovery splits in two

The average operating profit margin of 982,767 nonfinancial, for-profit companies climbed to 5.2 percent last year from 4.6 percent a year earlier, but these gains were not evenly shared between large corporations and smaller businesses.

2026.10.23

A convenience store near Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul displays a banner welcoming BTS’s comeback on March 22. [NEWS1]

Add 'K-shaped' consumer polarization to the list of Korean trends

There are concerns that "K-shaped" consumer polarization could become entrenched in the retail industry as high inflation and a prolonged economic slowdown persist.

2026.3.28

Kospi breaks record for third consecutive session, but experts warn of market bottoming out

The Kospi has been sprinting to fresh record highs in the new year, but critics warn that the rally is only half a boom since most of the gains have been concentrated in heavyweight semiconductor stocks.

2026.1.6

Tag: k-shape

k-shape

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Large businesses prosper, new and smaller ones falter as Korea's corporate recovery splits in two

Add 'K-shaped' consumer polarization to the list of Korean trends

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