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South Korea’s Top Conglomerates Face Ballooning Corporate Debt Amid Rising Interest Rates

SEOUL, Dec. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s 10 largest conglomerates have nearly doubled their corporate bond issuance over the past two years to manage increasing financial burdens. However, with rising interest rates and tighter liquidity conditions, these firms face significant challenges in refinancing their debt, raising concerns about potential ripple effects in the country’s [...]

Corporate Debt Weighs on Korean Financial Market

SEOUL, Jan. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent analysis by the Hana Institute of Finance revealed that although Korea has a relatively stable financial market compared to 24 other emerging markets around the world, increasing corporate debt is becoming a serious risk. In its financial risk assessment, the institute analyzed five categories, including corporate debt, [...]