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The Jolly BoxThe Empty Chair
Since 1995, a group of former Korean comfort women, now halmonis (grandmothers), and their supporters have protested in front of the...
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The Jolly Box20-Something Korean American Seeks Connection
It was one of those nights that you can only have in Korea. One of those nights that begins innocently,...
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The Jolly BoxThe Company You Keep
Another feature of Naver Finance that is really useful is the ‘기업개요’ (company summary)...
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Know Thy Stocks
The amount of information offered in English on the Korean stock market is pretty minimal. This is completely understandable—it...
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The Cautionary Tale of CT&T
I’m quite sad to see CT&T, a company I’ve written about for The Economist in the...
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The Jolly BoxEpic Won
Something dear to the hearts of all foreigners is of course the value of the Korean won, in relation to...
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Yeongdeungpo, an Unlikely Investment Hotspot
Last time, I mentioned Yeongdeungpo as another potential investment hotspot. Again, most people think I’m out of my mind...
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Above and Beyond Gangnam
If you could invest in property anywhere in central Seoul, which district would you choose? In my case, if I...
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A Newbie’s Guide to Investing in Korean Stocks (Part V)
Last time, I mentioned the importance of P/E ratios. However, the ‘E’ par—earnings—is a bit problematic. It...
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A Newbie’s Guide to Investing in Korean Stocks (Part IV)
In my opinion, there are two basic things to look for when buying stocks: the right company, and the right...
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A Newbie’s Guide to Investing in Korean Stocks (Part III)
Why are their reports fishy? Well, they all say ‘Buy’! In investing, the idea of buy/sell/hold – the standard...
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The Jolly BoxA Newbie’s Guide to Investing in Korean Stocks (Part II)
So, you’ve got your account. What do you do now? Well, if you’re new to this game, the...
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A Newbie’s Guide to Investing in Korean Stocks (Part I)
Many times, I’ve heard foreigners in Korea ask questions like ‘can I buy Korean stocks?’, and ‘is it true...
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Welcome to the Jolly Box
In Korean, I’m what’s known as a ‘구두쇠’. That’s basically a ‘scrooge’. I’d rather have chicken and...
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