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OTC derivative transactions edge up in 2023

Transactions of over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives grew slightly from a year earlier in 2023, helped by a sharp increase in currency forwards, data showed Friday.

The combined turnover of OTC derivatives, including stock options and interest rate sw…

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(3rd LD) S. Korea urges Russia to halt military cooperation with N.K. amid tensions over new treaty

South Korea urged Russia on Friday to “immediately halt” military cooperation with North Korea and “act responsibly” after Moscow signed a new treaty with Pyongyang on providing each other military assistance in case of an armed attack on either of t…

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S. Korean Bond Yields on Jun. 21, 2024

Today (%) Previous Session(%) Change (BP)

1-year TB 3.330 3.336 -0.6

2-year TB 3.246 3.269 -2.3

3-year TB 3.176 3.196 -2.0

10-year TB 3.255 3.269 -1.4

2-year MSB 3.237 3.257 -2.0

3-year CB (AA-) 3.637 3.648 -1.1

91-day CD 3.600 3.600 0.0

Sou…

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BLACKPINK to release concert film for anniversary

K-pop girl group BLACKPINK will mark its eighth anniversary with a film capturing its record-breaking world tour, the group’s agency said Friday.

The film, titled “BLACKPINK World Tour ‘Born Pink’ in Cinemas,” will hit screens in South Korea and ove…

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Seoul shares snap 3-day rise on profit taking

Seoul shares closed lower Friday on profit taking after a three-session winning streak. The Korean won fell against the U.S. dollar.

The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) fell 23.37 points, or 0.83 percent, to close at 2,784.26. Th…