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Korean Investors See Big Potential in Crowdfunding

SEJONG, Jan. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – Crowdfunding fared well last year when the idea of raising money from a large number of people made its debut in Korea. The success rate in funding through this alternative way of raising money reached nearly half of overall funding rounds with about 18 billion Won being raised. According [...]

Foreign Investors, Owner Family to Enjoy Big Dividend Windfall

SEOUL, Feb. 22 (Korea Bizwire) – Foreign investors and owner families of South Korean business groups took away a dividend windfall as local firms jacked up dividend payouts under growing pressure to share more of their earnings with investors, data showed on Sunday. According to the data compiled by conglomerate tracker Chaebul.com, the [...]