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  • Toss Securities Reports Record Half-Year Profit of 319.5 Billion Won Amid Surge in Trading Volume
    Toss Securities Reports Record Half-Year Profit of 319.5 Billion Won Amid Surge in Trading Volume Toss Securities has reported record figures for revenue, operating profit, and net income in the first half of this year. The surge in trading activity in both domestic and international stock markets has significantly boosted commission fee revenues.The company's cumulative revenue for the first half of the year reached 845.8 billion won, a 139% increase compared to the same period last year. Operating profit rose to 319.5 billion won, up 89%, while net income climbed to 236.8 billion won, an 80% increase. All three metrics represent the highest figures ever recorded for a half-year period.In the second quarter, Toss Securities also set new quarterly records. Revenue was 505.3 billion won, a 156.3% increase year-on-year. Operating profit reached 207.9 billion won, up 142.5%, and net income was 152.5 billion won, a 126% increase. All three indicators more than doubled compared to the same period last year.The growth in performance was driven by increased trading in domestic and international stocks. The cumulative trading volume of foreign securities in the first half was 367 trillion won, a 104% increase from the previous year. Domestic stock trading volume surged to 692 trillion won, marking a staggering 695% increase, nearly eight times higher.The rise in trading volume also led to a significant increase in commission fee revenues. In the first half, commission fee income reached 343.6 billion won, an 87% increase compared to the same period last year.The company's asset growth continued as well. By the end of the second quarter, Toss Securities' assets surpassed 12 trillion won, a 146.4% increase year-on-year, nearly 2.5 times higher.A representative from Toss Securities stated, "The activation of the stock market and the expansion of investment demand in the first half contributed to a steady increase in trading volume for both domestic and international stocks. The resulting increase in commission fees has driven strong performance, allowing us to maintain solid results."* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-08-14 17:24:10
  • Dongbu Construction Reports 267% Surge in First-Half Net Profit, Exceeds 1 Trillion Won in Revenue
    Dongbu Construction Reports 267% Surge in First-Half Net Profit, Exceeds 1 Trillion Won in Revenue Dongbu Construction has reported a significant increase in revenue and net profit for the first half of the year, surpassing 1 trillion won in sales and achieving a 267% rise in net profit compared to the previous year. On August 14, Dongbu Construction announced that its consolidated revenue for the first half of the year reached 1.03 trillion won, with an operating profit of 28.2 billion won and a net profit of 39.1 billion won. Compared to the same period last year, revenue increased by 24.3%, operating profit rose by 69.2%, and net profit surged by 266.5%. The improvement in performance was particularly notable in the second quarter. Revenue for the second quarter was 596.1 billion won, a 44.3% increase from the same period last year. Operating profit soared to 18 billion won, up from just 1.6 billion won in the second quarter of last year, while net profit turned around to 23.1 billion won from a loss in the previous year. This growth was driven by increased sales in public civil engineering and construction, housing, and semiconductor industrial facility projects. As public infrastructure projects such as roads, railways, and ports ramped up, the housing sector also saw progress, along with a rise in sales from advanced industrial facilities supporting semiconductor production. The housing sector contributed to profitability through increased sales and improved cost ratios. Additionally, strong performance from affiliate HJ Heavy Industries bolstered the overall results. Dongbu Construction's equity method gains turned around from a loss of 14.1 billion won last year to a profit of 18.2 billion won this year, reflecting an improvement of approximately 32.3 billion won, driven by increased high-value ship sales and effective cost management in the construction sector. The company also strengthened its order backlog. Dongbu Construction secured major public projects this year, including the Gyeonggi-do Highway and the Southern Inland Railway, while continuing to win contracts in the private sector, such as the Seoul Moa Town and urban housing redevelopment projects. The cumulative new order amount has exceeded 2 trillion won this year. In the semiconductor sector, the company is expanding its revenue through projects like the Amkor Technology Korea expansion in Songdo and the SK Hynix Cheongju Campus auxiliary facilities. Looking ahead, Dongbu Construction plans to maintain a stable business foundation in public infrastructure and housing while increasing its focus on high-profit private projects and advanced industrial facilities. The company aims to continue expanding its new orders and converting its backlog into revenue and profits based on a balanced portfolio across public and private sectors, civil engineering and construction, and housing and advanced industrial facilities. A company representative stated, “The first-half results reflect the growth of our core business centered on public projects and advanced industrial facilities, along with the investment performance from HJ Heavy Industries. We will continue to pursue a profitability-focused business operation and maintain a balanced order portfolio to sustain our growth momentum in the second half of the year.”* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-08-14 17:24:00
  • Sangsang Investment & Securities Reports 11.1 Billion Won Profit in First Half of 2026
    Sangsang Investment & Securities Reports 11.1 Billion Won Profit in First Half of 2026 Sangsang Investment & Securities recorded a cumulative net profit of 11.1 billion won in the first half of 2026, continuing its profitability for two consecutive quarters. The company has increased the likelihood of an annual profit turnaround by generating steady earnings across its key business segments, including asset management, wholesale, investment banking (IB), and retail.According to Sangsang Investment & Securities, the cumulative net profit for the first half of the year was approximately 11.1 billion won. The company reduced its operating loss from 49.7 billion won in 2024 to 9.2 billion won last year, and it has reported profits in both the first and second quarters of this year.The improvement in performance was evident across all business segments, including asset management, wholesale, IB, and retail.In the asset management sector, the net profit for the second quarter was 3.9 billion won, a 77.3% increase from 2.2 billion won in the same period last year. The restructuring of the equity management team and adjustments to the management scale in response to market conditions contributed to this performance improvement.The bond underwriting sector also expanded its performance. In the first half of the year, the company underwrote 77 capital bonds worth 1.29 trillion won, ranking seventh among securities firms. It also underwrote 32 credit card bonds worth 500 billion won, placing twelfth. The total bond capital market (DCM) underwriting performance, including corporate and bank bonds, was recorded at 126 cases worth 2.55 trillion won.The wholesale sector saw a net profit of 2.4 billion won in the second quarter, a 79.3% increase compared to the same period last year. This growth was driven by an expanded institutional sales base due to upgrades in asset management ratings.The retail sector also turned a profit, with a net profit of 1.4 billion won in the second quarter, aided by cost efficiencies from branch consolidations and improvements in the mobile trading system (MTS).The IB sector reported a net profit of 1.4 billion won in the second quarter, marking a return to profitability compared to the same period last year. This was influenced by stable earnings from the real estate financing business, which was strengthened since the end of last year.Building on the improved performance in the first half, Sangsang Investment & Securities aims to achieve an annual operating profit of over 18 billion won this year. In the second half, the company plans to expand its stock brokerage business targeting institutional investors and improve bond sales performance due to interest rate stability. The newly established derivatives and proprietary stock management team will also be developed as an additional revenue source.Joo Won, CEO of Sangsang Investment & Securities, stated, "The consecutive profits in the first half reflect the balanced business portfolio we have built to ensure that our overall revenue structure remains stable even amid market fluctuations. We will solidify this year as a turning point for Sangsang Investment & Securities to return to profitability."* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-08-14 17:24:00
  • Korean Stock Markets S7 Faces Diverging Earnings Expectations and Price Targets
    Korean Stock Market's S7 Faces Diverging Earnings Expectations and Price Targets The long-term earnings outlook for the seven key stocks driving the domestic market, known as S7, is projected to reach record highs, while target prices in the securities industry are showing extreme divergence. This situation reflects both optimism that these stocks will boost the KOSPI index, similar to the U.S. market's Magnificent 7 (M7), and concerns over short-term market conditions and governance uncertainties, which could lead to increased volatility in stock prices.According to financial information provider FnGuide on August 14, the consensus for the annual operating profit of the S7 companies (Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, SK Square, Samsung Electro-Mechanics, Samsung Life Insurance, Samsung C&T, and Samsung Electronics Preferred) for 2027 is estimated at 1,024.2 trillion won.Individually, Samsung Electronics is expected to generate an operating profit of 544.7 trillion won, while SK Hynix is projected to earn 391.8 trillion won. Other companies in the group, such as SK Square (54.7 trillion won), Samsung Life Insurance (5.5 trillion won), Samsung C&T (4.4 trillion won), and Samsung Electro-Mechanics (3.7 trillion won), follow behind.The combined operating profit of these companies is expected to continue its upward trend, reaching approximately 1,048.3 trillion won in 2028. In that year, Samsung Electronics is anticipated to become the first company to surpass 1,000 trillion won in sales, with SK Hynix also expected to exceed 540 trillion won in revenue.The anticipated surge in profits is attributed to the prolonged cycle of AI semiconductor demand, alongside expected benefits from governance restructuring and increased shareholder returns for SK Square and Samsung C&T, as well as rising demand for components for AI servers from Samsung Electro-Mechanics.Despite the astronomical earnings forecasts, the disparity in target prices set by securities firms is unusually large. Based on earnings estimates, the projected price-to-earnings ratio (PER) for 2028 shows that most key stocks, including Samsung Electronics (3.99 times) and SK Hynix (3.54 times), have entered extreme undervaluation territory, yet differing views on the sustainability of future profits remain unresolved.In the past month, target prices set by securities firms for Samsung Electronics range from 350,000 to 650,000 won, with the highest price being 1.9 times the lowest. For SK Hynix, the range is from 1,480,000 to 4,700,000 won, with a gap of 3.2 times between the highest and lowest estimates.This divergence in expectations has become more pronounced as major securities firms have adjusted their target prices this month. Kiwoom Securities lowered its target prices for Samsung Electronics (350,000 won) and SK Hynix (2,100,000 won) on August 10, reflecting concerns over a peak-out in AI memory demand.The downward adjustment of semiconductor stock target prices is cascading through affiliated companies due to interconnected shareholding structures. NH Investment & Securities lowered its target price for Samsung Life Insurance from 450,000 won to 390,000 won on August 14.Jung Jun-seop, a researcher at NH Investment & Securities, noted, "While the value fluctuations in the financial sector are not significant, the decline in Samsung Electronics' stock price has led to a decrease in the non-financial equity value from 56.6 trillion won to 47.1 trillion won. This reflects a structure where the stock price of Samsung Electronics directly impacts the corporate value of Samsung Life Insurance." Other firms, including LS Securities, Hanwha Investment & Securities, and Samsung Securities, have also lowered their target prices for Samsung Life Insurance.Conversely, there are also views advocating for higher target prices based on long-term shareholder return policies. Hana Securities raised its target price for Samsung Life Insurance from 302,000 won to 370,000 won on the same day. Go Yeon-soo, a researcher at Hana Securities, stated, "If Samsung Electronics allocates resources for special dividends, the dividend per share (DPS) could increase to around 12,000 won by 2027. We should pay attention to the growth of new contract CSM based on overwhelming competitive advantages in exclusive channels." Kyobo Securities also raised its target price to 380,000 won.The significant differences in calculations among securities firms are attributed to several factors: concerns over a slight stagnation (-0.15%) in semiconductor growth in 2028 versus the view of a prolonged AI supercycle, differences in performance linkage among financial and component affiliates due to interest rate changes, and varying speeds of reflecting governance restructuring and share buyback policies.In the financial investment industry, there are warnings that the absolute market capitalization and profit share of S7 within the KOSPI could amplify overall market volatility due to these differing calculations. A representative from an asset management firm remarked, "While S7 is a key driver for the KOSPI, the extreme divergence in target prices among securities firms indicates that future stock price volatility could be maximized. It is essential to be cautious of short-term capital flow volatility, regardless of long-term profit resilience."* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-08-14 17:24:00
  • South Korean Prime Minister Discusses Next-Gen SMR Collaboration with Bill Gates
    South Korean Prime Minister Discusses Next-Gen SMR Collaboration with Bill Gates South Korean Prime Minister Han Seung-soo met with Bill Gates, Chairman of TerraPower, on August 14 to discuss collaboration on next-generation small modular reactors (SMRs) and stable power supply solutions in the era of artificial intelligence (AI).During the meeting at the Government Seoul Office, Han and Gates exchanged views on energy mix strategies and the establishment of a global SMR ecosystem to address the increasing power demand driven by the expansion of the AI industry.Han emphasized the importance of stable power supply to support three major mega projects the South Korean government is pursuing in preparation for the AI transformation era.He explained that the government is exploring an energy mix that appropriately utilizes renewable energy and SMRs. Han particularly praised the collaboration between TerraPower and South Korean companies and research institutions, which spans the entire cycle from investment to production and construction in the next-generation SMR sector.Gates expressed his agreement with the South Korean government's efforts to respond to the changing energy paradigm.He noted that South Korea possesses not only the experience gained from constructing and operating nuclear power plants but also the capability to implement large-scale projects. Gates predicted that South Korea could significantly contribute to achieving global carbon neutrality and creating an innovative SMR ecosystem.He also expressed his intention to further strengthen the strategic partnership between TerraPower and South Korean companies.TerraPower, founded by Gates in 2008, is a U.S. company developing SMRs. It is working on the fourth-generation reactor 'Natrium,' which uses liquid sodium as a coolant instead of water.In March, TerraPower received construction approval from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for its commercial SMR, the first of its kind. South Korean companies and research institutions are participating in TerraPower's next-generation SMR project through investments, equipment manufacturing, and design and construction.The government has established a legal foundation for industry development through the enactment of a special law for SMRs. It plans to improve the existing regulatory framework, which has focused on large nuclear power plants, to encompass various forms of SMRs.Additionally, the government announced plans to support technology development, demonstration, and commercialization for different types of next-generation SMRs, while also expanding international cooperation with major countries, including the United States.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-08-14 17:16:00
  • Is the Seoul stock party over or just cooling down?
    Is the Seoul stock party over or just cooling down? SEOUL, August 14 (AJP) — South Korea's KOSPI has rebounded after a heavy crash in July. But the crazy roller-coaster ride has shifted to a duller plateau, with the main drivers quietly taking a back seat. The benchmark index flirted with 7,000 Friday, rebounding more than 30 percent from its late-July intraday low of 5,262.77. Yet trading activity and cash on standby remain well below the levels seen during the market frenzy in June. The ebb is evident. Investor deposits — cash held in brokerage accounts but not yet invested — stood just below 100 trillion won this week, after falling to 97.93 trillion won on Aug. 11, the lowest level in about six months and sharply below the nearly 140 trillion won reached in June. KOSPI turnover reached 26.73 trillion won Friday, around 40 percent of the 67.26 trillion won traded at the June 19 peak. The more subdued mood is also visible among retail investors. SK hynix closed 3.26 percent higher at 1,645,000 won Friday, but remained about 45 percent below its June 25 intraday peak of 2,987,000 won. Samsung Electronics also gained 1.87 percent higher at 273,000 won Friday after jumping 4.89 percent the previous day, but the stock remained about 27 percent below its June 19 intraday peak of 374,500 won. The online stock community sounded more skeptical than euphoric. “Is UBS covering its shorts?” one investor asked at 3:04 p.m., referring to trades routed through the Swiss investment bank's brokerage operation. Another pointed to “huge sell orders” appearing even as the stock advanced. The comments offer a glimpse of how sentiment has changed since the earlier surge. The herd is no longer simply chasing prices. Investors are becoming more inquisitive and selective. The bull market this time — although less spectacular than in June — has also become broader. Friday's gains spread across the market, led by wireless telecommunications services, up 8.07 percent, automobiles at 5.94 percent, oil and gas at 5.74 percent and auto parts at 4.85 percent, according to Naver Finance data. Of 155 auto-parts stocks, 96 advanced and 44 declined, while 56 of 92 food stocks gained. IT services rose 3.04 percent, with 64 stocks advancing against 50 decliners. The gains may be broadening, but the speculative fervor that defined the June run-up has yet to return. Less money chasing the rebound The contrast is clearest in turnover. KOSPI's average daily trading value reached 50.35 trillion won in June, when an artificial intelligence-driven rush into Samsung Electronics, SK hynix and leveraged products pushed activity to extraordinary levels. It fell to 36.88 trillion won in July and declined further to 25.90 trillion won between Aug. 3 and 14, according to AJP calculations based on Korea Exchange data. That was down 48.6 percent from the June average and 29.8 percent from July. Trading volume followed the same direction. An average 322.9 million shares changed hands per day between Aug. 3 and 14, compared with roughly 490 million in June. The numbers mark a clear break from June, when rising prices were accompanied by heavy turnover, leverage and a swelling pool of cash available for investment. Yoon Jae-hong, an analyst at Mirae Asset Securities, said the divergence reflects normalization after the extreme trading conditions earlier this summer rather than a wholesale retreat from the market. “Normalization is underway, and volatility is also coming down,” he said. “Money is gradually moving into other ETFs as well.” For now, however, investors appear reluctant to chase the rebound. “It doesn't look like the market is in a phase where investors are actively buying,” Yoon said. “They appear to be staying on the sidelines and watching for now.” He added that a further rise in share prices could eventually draw retail investors back into the market. Money moves to the sidelines Investor deposits offer another measure of how much the market has cooled. They peaked at 139.69 trillion won on June 4, according to the Korea Financial Investment Association, before falling to 97.93 trillion won on Aug. 11 — a decline of nearly 42 trillion won, or about 30 percent. Deposits edged back to 99.98 trillion won on Aug. 12 but remained nearly 40 trillion won below the June peak. The decline does not necessarily mean investors have abandoned Korean equities. Some cash may already have been deployed or shifted elsewhere. Combined with weaker turnover, however, it points to a market where investors remain interested but are less willing to commit fresh money aggressively. Risk appetite has not disappeared. Margin-financing balances climbed back to 30.42 trillion won on Aug. 12 after falling to 27.40 trillion won on Aug. 4, suggesting that speculative appetite survived the July washout even as the broader pool of liquidity shrank. Retail investors buy dips, sell rallies That more cautious approach becomes clearer in the way individuals are trading. Between Aug. 3 and 14, retail investors were net buyers of 2.14 trillion won of KOSPI-listed securities, while foreign investors bought a net 208 billion won and institutions sold 2.53 trillion won, according to KRX data. But retail buying was concentrated heavily on the market's worst days. Individuals bought 4.65 trillion won when the KOSPI plunged 5.12 percent on Aug. 3 and another 3.34 trillion won when it dropped 4.58 percent on Aug. 6. When the market rallied, they sold. Retail investors unloaded 3.19 trillion won as the KOSPI jumped 3.68 percent Wednesday and another 2.73 trillion won Thursday as the index gained 3.56 percent. Foreign investors bought 2.12 trillion won Thursday, while institutions added 681.2 billion won. The pattern continued Friday as the KOSPI rose another 2.41 percent. Retail investors sold about 1.89 trillion won while foreigners bought roughly 3.05 trillion won. Instead of chasing a rising market as they did during the earlier frenzy, individuals have increasingly bought sharp declines and sold into rebounds. They have not left the market. They have become more tactical. Thinner, but calmer The pullback in speculative activity has also brought one potentially stabilizing effect: lower volatility. The VKOSPI, which measures expected volatility in the KOSPI 200, stood at 55.26 Friday, sharply below its recent peak of 96.94, according to the KRX. The decline has coincided with tighter rules on single-stock leveraged exchange-traded funds and a sharp contraction in trading of those products. Yoon said the reduction in single-stock leveraged trading could make another bout of extreme volatility less likely. “It will be difficult to see the kind of volatility we saw before,” he said. “Trading in single-stock leveraged products has fallen significantly, making the kind of large-scale rebalancing flows we saw earlier much less likely.” With leveraged flows exerting less influence, the KOSPI may be less vulnerable to the mechanical buying and selling that magnified swings earlier this summer. The calmer environment, however, does not settle the question of what will drive the index higher from here. One view is that the chip-dominated phase of the rally is giving way to a broader advance as money rotates into telecom, autos, energy and other sectors. Another is that the KOSPI's next sustained rise will still depend heavily on Samsung Electronics and SK hynix, whose outsized weight gives them enormous influence over the benchmark. The two chipmakers were central to the KOSPI's extraordinary swings this year, with their combined market-cap weighting exceeding half of the index around the end of May. Yoon said Samsung Electronics may have an edge over SK hynix in the next phase after giving investors a clearer message on shareholder returns at its latest earnings announcement. “Samsung Electronics gave a clearer message on shareholder returns,” he said. “That could give it more room to rise than SK hynix.” The question now is whether broader sector rotation can carry the KOSPI higher without recreating June's semiconductor frenzy, or whether another sustained advance will ultimately require its chip heavyweights to take the lead again. For now, the evidence points less to investors abandoning Korean stocks than to the fading of the indiscriminate risk-taking that powered the first-half surge. The party has not necessarily ended. But this time, fewer people are on the floor — and those who remain are choosing their steps more carefully. 2026-08-14 17:14:11
  • Lotte Card Reports 55.5% Increase in First-Half Net Profit to 64.7 Billion Won
    Lotte Card Reports 55.5% Increase in First-Half Net Profit to 64.7 Billion Won Lotte Card announced that its consolidated net profit for the first half of the year reached 64.7 billion won, a 55.5% increase from 41.6 billion won during the same period last year. This growth is attributed to a portfolio realignment focused on high-quality customers and proactive risk management, which stabilized bad debt costs. Overall cost efficiency also contributed to improved profitability. Indicators of asset soundness have also improved. The delinquency rate for loans overdue by more than one month, excluding refinancing loans, fell to 1.78%, down 0.39 percentage points from 2.17% in the same period last year. Including refinancing loans, the delinquency rate decreased from 2.32% to 2.21% during the same timeframe. The total number of members in the first half remained stable at 9.68 million, compared to 9.67 million in the previous year. The net profit of Lotte Finance Vietnam, a subsidiary, rose to 4.7 billion won, a 38.7% increase from 3.4 billion won in the same period last year. Following the end of its business suspension, Lotte Card plans to diversify its sales channels and introduce new products to expand its customer base. Additionally, the company aims to continue recovering profitability through asset soundness management, diversification of funding structures, and cost efficiency.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-08-14 17:12:10
  • Jexy Mix Reports 127.4 Billion Won in First Half Revenue, Plans Expansion in Southeast Asia
    Jexy Mix Reports 127.4 Billion Won in First Half Revenue, Plans Expansion in Southeast Asia Jexy Mix, a company specializing in athleisure, continued its revenue growth in the first half of the year, driven by expansion in overseas markets such as Japan and Taiwan. The company plans to accelerate its efforts in the Southeast Asian market, focusing on Indonesia and Thailand in the second half of the year. On August 14, Jexy Mix announced that its consolidated revenue for the first half of the year reached 127.4 billion won, a 1.6% increase compared to the same period last year. Operating profit was reported at 6.4 billion won. The growth of Jexy Mix's overseas operations was particularly notable in Japan and Taiwan. Revenue from the Japanese subsidiary reached 11.1 billion won, marking a 40.2% increase year-on-year. The Taiwanese subsidiary also saw revenue rise to 5.2 billion won, an 18.8% increase. In the first quarter, Jexy Mix opened a store in Omotesando, Tokyo, and followed up with the launch of a new store in Osaka's Shinsaibashi in May, expanding its local sales network. In Taiwan, in addition to its three existing stores and a showroom in Taipei, the company has operated both short-term and long-term pop-up stores in key commercial areas. Looking ahead to the second half of the year, Jexy Mix aims to cultivate the Southeast Asian market as a new growth engine. In Indonesia, revenue more than doubled in the first half compared to the previous year. In June, the company opened a formal store to secure offline sales channels and plans to expand sales through major online platforms such as Shopee, Tokopedia, and Lazada, as well as its own online store. The company is also making significant strides in the Thai market. In June, Jexy Mix signed a sales agreement with CP AXTRA, a distribution company under Thailand's CP Group. This partnership will enable the sale of clothing and accessories through wholesale stores like Makro and large supermarkets and convenience stores like Lotus’s. Product sales in Thai offline stores are expected to begin as early as the end of this month, with the launch of a local online store also planned for this month. A Jexy Mix representative stated, "In the second half, we aim to achieve visible results in the Southeast Asian market, particularly in Indonesia and Thailand, while enhancing our competitiveness in growth categories such as running to establish a foundation for sustained growth."* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-08-14 17:12:00
  • Bithumb Reports $18.5 Million Loss in Q2, Marking Two Consecutive Quarters of Deficit
    Bithumb Reports $18.5 Million Loss in Q2, Marking Two Consecutive Quarters of Deficit 빗썸이 올해 2분기 당기순손실이 218억원으로 적자 전환했다고 14일 밝혔다. 매출은 전년 동기 대비 35.8% 감소한 863억원을 기록했다. 같은 기간 영업이익은 44% 줄어든 121억원이다.올해 상반기 누적 기준 당기순손실 역시 1087억원으로 적자 전환했다. 매출은 1688억원으로 전년 동기 3292억원 대비 48.7% 줄었고 영업이익은 149억원으로 83.4% 감소했다.미국의 매파적인 금리 기조가 이어지는 가운데 국내외 투자자들의 관심이 인공지능(AI)·반도체 등 주식시장으로 이동하면서 실적이 감소한 것으로 분석된다.빗썸은 서비스 차별화와 규제 대응을 통해 경쟁력을 끌어올릴 방침이다. AI 기반의 거래 편의성 향상과 투자정보 확대로 차별화된 서비스를 제공하는 한편, 연내 마련되는 디지털자산기본법에 맞춰 규제 준수 체계를 정비한다.법인시장 개방에 선제적으로 대응해 법인회원 유치에 집중하고, 양자내성암호(PQC) 도입 등 보안 및 이용자 보호 체계도 지속해서 고도화할 예정이다.빗썸 관계자는 “시장 변화에 대응해 내실을 다지는 동시에 서비스 경쟁력을 강화해 지속 가능한 성장 기반을 마련해 나갈 것”이라고 말했다.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-08-14 17:12:00
  • Local Bakery Donates Bread to Vulnerable Residents in Mokpo
    Local Bakery Donates Bread to Vulnerable Residents in Mokpo A small business in Mokpo is consistently delivering warmth to the community through homemade bread. On August 12, Park Eun-ok, the owner of Onul Bakery, donated 80 loaves of bread, valued at 180,000 won, to the Sangjeong-dong Administrative Welfare Center for local residents in need. The donated bread was distributed to seniors at local community centers and other vulnerable residents requiring assistance. The ongoing contributions from Onul Bakery are particularly significant as they are not a one-time effort. Since June, the bakery has regularly donated freshly made bread, totaling over 3 million won across 11 donations. By utilizing her business to provide essential food items to neighbors, Park is also contributing to the culture of giving within the community. Park Eun-ok, owner of Onul Bakery, expressed, "It is meaningful to share the bread I make with local residents," emphasizing her commitment to continued giving. Kim Hye-joo, head of Sangjeong-dong, stated, "We are grateful to Onul Bakery for their consistent warm contributions to our community's vulnerable residents," adding, "We will ensure that the donated bread reaches those in need." The Sangjeong-dong Administrative Welfare Center collaborates with local organizations and small businesses to identify residents in need and provide tailored welfare services.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-08-14 17:08:00