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Why a deal with Kim Jong-un could blow up chaebol reform

Seoul’s efforts to reform its large family-owned conglomerates face challenges as the government taps their economic prowess as it seeks stronger ties with North Korea.

September 25, 2018

SK makes bold acquisition of wafer maker

Korean conglomerate is paying $530 million to acquire a controlling 51% stake in silicon wafer manufacturer LG Siltron.

January 24, 2017

Rich List: Korean fortunes, chaebol style

Korea's family-owned conglomerates have long dominated every aspect of commercial life on the peninsula and in the process amassed vast fortunes.

October 30, 2015

Korean investors buy 49% stake in LIG defence subsidiary

LIG Corp raises $388 million from the sale of a minority stake in LIG Nex 1 to a group of Korean investors.

February 25, 2013

Seasonal sales cycle calls for flexibility at Arcelik

Arcelik LG's finance and accounting manager, Burhan Murzoglu, explains how the company's treasury copes with seasonal finance and staff fluctuations.

October 25, 2010

HSBC inks deal with LG, appoints Vietnam payments head

HSBC wins a cash management mandate from LG Innotek, and appoints a new head of payments and cash management in Vietnam.

September 20, 2010

LG Household buys TheFaceShop from Affinity

Korea's LG Household & Health Care pays $364 million to buy 90% of TheFaceShop from Affinity Equity Partners and the cosmetic chain's chairman.

November 24, 2009

Sovereign sells out of LG

After its exit from SK Corp, the fund surprises market with full Korean withdrawal.

August 23, 2005

LG Philips completes debut CB

Has the world''s largest flat panel manufacturer misstimed another benchmark deal?

April 12, 2005

LG Caltex bond heavily oversubscribed

After being postponed due to labour problems, the Korean oil refiner relaunches its bond in style.

August 19, 2004