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In Moody's meeting, Korea emphasizes financial fundamentals, future plans

The global credit appraiser gave a positive assessment of Seoul’s 2027 budget strategy, Future Fund plan and efforts to make Korean markets more accessible to foreign investors.

2026.9.8

Busan Port is seen with containers piled for exports and imports on Aug. 18.

Moody’s nearly doubles Korea’s 2026 growth forecast to 3.5% on chip boom

The ratings agency cites surging semiconductor exports and expects the chip upcycle to continue through at least mid-2027.

2026.8.18

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An AI assistant serves a customer at Shinhan Bank’s AI-powered branch in central Seoul. [SHINHAN BANK]

As AI agents reshape finance, success hinges on balancing innovation and security

AI agents are stepping up in the traditionally cautious world of finance, acting as digital co-workers and taking on more sophisticated tasks, from personalized customer service to fraud prevention.

2025.10.15

Minister of Economy and Finance Koo Yun-cheol, left, talks with Moody's Investors Service on Aug. 8 in Seoul. [YONHAP]

Finance minister holds annual consultation with Moody's on sovereign credit rating

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Koo Yun-cheol held an annual consultation with Moody's Investors Service last week, underscoring the need for "bold fiscal input" to support economic growth, according to the Finance Ministry.

2025.8.10

Moody's upgrades Hanwha Life's credit in nod to global potential

Moody's upgraded Hanwha Life's credit rating to A1, citing strong sales growth and improved product mix, with a positive outlook.

2025.5.25

Samsung Electronics headquarters in Seocho District, southern Seoul [NEWS1]

Moody's downgrades Samsung Electronics' outlook amid chip sector doubts

Samsung Electronics' outlook was downgraded from stable to negative by Moody's as the global rating agency raised doubt over the company's ability to regain its top status in the chip industry.

2025.1.24

The Mirae Asset headquarters in central Seoul [MIRAE ASSET DAEWOO]

Moody's raises outlook on Mirae Asset Securities to stable

Moody’s Investors Service on Tuesday raised the outlook on Mirae Asset Securities to stable from negative, while keeping the brokerage firm’s credit rating at Baa2.

2021.5.11

Doosan Bobcat’s compact tractors introduced in North America last year. [YONHAP]

Doosan Bobcat to cover debt of struggling subsidiary

Doosan Bobcat will provide collateral and guarantee the debt of Clark Equipment, its wholly-owned subsidiary based in the United States, the construction equipment maker said in a regulatory filing Thursday.

2020.5.21