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Finance · 3 sources combined p. 1 / 6
Kakao Pay Securities, Coupang Play
D-23 Deadline November 30 · Event participation deadline
Photo: 연합뉴스 In short Kakao Pay Securities partners with Coupang Play to launch a stock trading event.
Customers with no trading history in October can apply and receive benefits after trading.
A one-month Coupang Play Sports Pass and international soccer uniforms are up for raffle.
Visitor info Period Through November 30, 2026 Target Kakao Pay Securities customers with no stock trading history during October How to Participate Apply on event page in Securities tab of Kakao Pay app, then trade domestic or international stocks Benefits Sports Pass one-month pass (granted within 5 business days), 6 winners receive international soccer uniforms
Key facts When Announced on November 4, the event runs through November 30. Who Customers who had no stock trading history with Kakao Pay Securities during October are eligible. What A one-month Coupang Play Sports Pass is given with just one trade. How Apply on the event page in the Securities tab of the Kakao Pay app, then trade.
What it means for me
If you had no trading activity with Kakao Pay Securities in October, you can apply and trade to receive benefits.
Why does this matter? Marketing to attract customers without investment experience; not knowing participation terms may result in missing benefits.
Economy · Planned · 3 sources combined p. 2 / 6
SK to acquire SK Ecoplanet
D-17 Deadline November 24 · Tender offer application deadline
Photo: 연합뉴스 In short SK Inc. will buy SK Ecoplanet shares to make it a wholly-owned subsidiary.
The tender offer price is 88,000 won per share, 53% above market price.
The company will secure 100% ownership without listing to simplify its governance structure.
Key facts When Tender offer will run from November 5 to 24. Who SK Inc., the holding company of SK Group, will buy shares of subsidiary SK Ecoplanet. What It will buy approximately 16.43 million shares (about 25% of issued shares) at 88,000 won per share. How Plan to acquire 100% ownership through cash purchase followed by stock swap.
What it means for me
General readers will have limited direct impact, but can note SK Group's corporate structure reorganization trend.
Why does this matter? Making it wholly-owned will eliminate concerns about double listing and simplify the governance structure instead of remaining listed.
Economy · 12 sources combined p. 3 / 6
JoongAng Ilbo ownership changes
Photo: 한국경제 In short JoongAng Ilbo's owner changes from Samsung family to a consortium of Daou Kyoum, CJ, and Shinsegae.
The consortium invests 520 billion won to receive new shares in JoongAng Ilbo.
It promised to guarantee employee employment and editorial independence unchanged.
Key facts When On November 5, JoongAng Ilbo signs new share subscription contract with Daou Kyoum, CJ, and Shinsegae consortium. Who Daou Kyoum (Daou Technology and Saramin), CJ, and Shinsegae jointly participate in management. What Acquires 520 billion won in new shares, securing 36.5% stake for Daou Technology, 35.7% for CJ, 14.1% for Shinsegae, and 13.7% for Saramin. How Raises funds through third-party allotment paid-in capital increase and repays financial bonds and public bonds.
What it means for me
For JoongAng Ilbo and JTBC readers, it is worth monitoring reporting direction and whether editorial independence is implemented.
Why does this matter? As media company management rights change, attention focuses on whether employment guarantees and editorial independence are honored.
Finance · 5 sources combined p. 4 / 6
Ecoprobe BM raises capital
Photo: 연합뉴스 In short Ecoprobe BM conducted a paid-in capital increase targeting employees and existing shareholders.
The subscription rate exceeded the target at 103.25%.
The raised funds will be invested in production facilities in Indonesia and Hungary.
Key facts When Subscription results were announced on October 19, and new shares will be listed on November 5. Who Ecoprobe BM conducted a paid-in capital increase targeting its employee stock ownership association and existing shareholders. What Against 9.9099 million planned shares, 10.2226 million shares were subscribed, recording a subscription rate of 103.25%. How Of the raised funds, 765 billion won will be invested in an Indonesian nickel refinery and 121.1 billion won in a Hungarian factory.
What it means for me
If you are an Ecoprobe BM shareholder, you should check the change in share count following the November 5 listing of new shares.
Why does this matter? The battery materials company is strengthening its nickel supply chain through overseas investment to enhance cost competitiveness.
Economy · 6 sources combined p. 5 / 6
Seoul apartment prices up 90 weeks straight
Photo: 매일경제 In short Seoul apartment prices have risen for 90 consecutive weeks, setting a record for the longest streak ever.
While prices in Gangnam's three districts fell, northern Seoul neighborhoods rose, pulling up the entire city.
Gunpo in Gyeonggi and Yongtong in Suwon rose more than Seoul, gaining 0.58%.
Key facts When Based on October 26, Korea Real Estate Board released weekly trends on the 29th. What The targets are all apartments in Seoul and Gunpo City in Gyeonggi, Yongtong District in Suwon. How much Seoul rose 0.09% from the previous week, marking 90 consecutive weeks of gains; Gunpo and Yongtong rose 0.58%. Why Gangnam's three districts fell for the 8th week, but northern neighborhoods like Seongbuk and Seodaemun rose, supporting the uptrend.
What it means for me
All Office workers
Readers in Seoul and southern Gyeonggi considering homeownership should check regional price trends.
If you are preparing to switch between jeonse and purchase, pay attention to rising trends in northern Seoul and southern Gyeonggi.
Why does this matter? As the price surge lengthens and new supply shrinks, the burden of buying or jeonse (long-term lease deposits) may increase further.
Economy · 5 sources combined p. 6 / 6
Seoul apartment prices lose momentum
Photo: 한국경제 In short Seoul apartment price increases narrowed for two consecutive weeks.
Gangnam-gu, Seocho-gu, and Songpa-gu saw their declines widen instead.
Non-Gangnam areas like Seongbuk and Seodaemun, plus southern Gyeonggi, continue rising.
Key facts When Results based on October 26 (fourth week of October) were announced on the 29th. What Seoul apartment prices rose 0.09%, down 0.04 percentage points from the previous week. How Gangnam-gu fell 0.38%, Seocho-gu fell 0.35%, Songpa-gu fell 0.22%, showing wider declines. Why Falling listings appeared in reconstruction projects while only preferred complexes rose, creating divergent regional trends.
What it means for me
Readers considering buying or selling should examine regional temperature differences as well.
Why does this matter? Gangnam weakness and non-Gangnam and Gyeonggi strength appear together, changing housing price trends.
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