https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnkang/ en-us https://specials-images.forbesimg.com/imageserve/63402e62340b29c7946461dc/400x0.jpg?cropX1=1087&cropX2=3137&cropY1=780&cropY2=2830 https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnkang/ John Kang's stories. Copyright 2024 Forbes Media LLC https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnkang/2024/12/26/shinsegaes-e-mart-discount-chain-and-alibaba-to-form-korean-joint-venture/ The JV will work with Alibaba to expand Gmarket, an online shopping platform of billionaire Chung Yong-jin’s Shinsegae. John Kang, Forbes Staff John Kang, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnkang/ content_676d66016420a83feb13f51a Thu, 26 Dec 2024 10:00:04 -0500 2024-12-26T10:00:58-05:00 The JV will work with Alibaba to expand Gmarket, an online shopping platform of billionaire Chung Yong-jin’s Shinsegae. SeongJoon Cho/Bloomberg Asia /asia Asia /asia Business /business Billionaires /worlds-billionaires Editors' Pick editors-pick Premium Content premiumcontent asia premium https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnkang/2024/12/13/korean-air-lines-acquires-asiana-airlines-in-1-billion-deal/ South Korea’s flag carrier Korean Air Lines has acquired a controlling stake in Asiana Airlines, combining the country’s biggest and second-largest airlines. John Kang, Forbes Staff John Kang, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnkang/ content_675c8a29e6e2c9784ce5d1dc Fri, 13 Dec 2024 14:40:02 -0500 2024-12-19T07:15:27-05:00 South Korea’s flag carrier Korean Air Lines has acquired a controlling stake in Asiana Airlines, combining the country’s biggest and second-largest airlines. SeongJoon Cho/Bloomberg Asia /asia Asia /asia Business /business Premium Content premiumcontent asia premium https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnkang/2024/11/12/billionaire-lui-che-woo-founder-of-macau-casino-operator-galaxy-and-property-developer-k-wah-dies-at-95/ Lui Che Woo, who only finished elementary school, was one of the richest people in Hong Kong. John Kang, Forbes Staff John Kang, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnkang/ content_6733476f9266e50e4ab7c67f Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:50:38 -0500 2024-11-13T03:14:05-05:00 Lui Che Woo, who only finished elementary school, was one of the richest people in Hong Kong. Anthony Kwan/Bloomberg Asia /asia Asia /asia Business /business Billionaires /worlds-billionaires Editors' Pick editors-pick Premium Content premiumcontent asia premium https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnkang/2024/10/29/nippon-paint-shares-surge-14-on-23-billion-deal-for-us-chemical-producer/ Investors cheered Nippon Paint’s plans to buy AOC from private equity firm Lone Star Funds. John Kang, Forbes Staff John Kang, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnkang/ content_67210c143f4a946ea8a40309 Tue, 29 Oct 2024 12:30:54 -0400 2024-10-30T04:22:48-04:00 Investors cheered Nippon Paint’s plans to buy AOC from private equity firm Lone Star Funds. Bloomberg Asia /asia Asia /asia Billionaires /worlds-billionaires Innovation /innovation Business /business Editors' Pick editors-pick Premium Content premiumcontent asia premium https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnkang/2024/10/25/carlyle-backed-japanese-chip-testing-tools-maker-rigaku-slumps-in-trading-debut/ The listing raised about $750 million, making it Japan’s second-largest IPO this year after subway operator Tokyo Metro’s $2.3 billion deal. John Kang, Forbes Staff John Kang, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnkang/ content_671b73f957dc175aaabea4cc Fri, 25 Oct 2024 06:45:04 -0400 2024-10-29T12:38:55-04:00 The listing raised about $750 million, making it Japan’s second-largest IPO this year after subway operator Tokyo Metro’s $2.3 billion deal. Arne Dedert/picture alliance via Getty Images Asia /asia Asia /asia Business /business Innovation /innovation Editors' Pick editors-pick Premium Content premiumcontent asia premium https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnkang/2024/10/24/yc-backed-ai-startup-raises-series-c-from-koreas-doosan-and-hyundai/ Founded by Under 30 Asia alum Hyunsoo Kim, Superb AI’s other Series C investors include Samsung Next, Kakao Investment and existing investor KT Investment. John Kang, Forbes Staff John Kang, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnkang/ content_6714f48e5d83411a007334cf Thu, 24 Oct 2024 04:00:01 -0400 2024-10-25T04:00:59-04:00 Founded by Under 30 Asia alum Hyunsoo Kim, Superb AI’s other Series C investors include Samsung Next, Kakao Investment and existing investor KT Investment. Courtesy of Superb AI Asia /asia Asia /asia Innovation /innovation Business /business Editors' Pick editors-pick Premium Content premiumcontent asia premium https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnkang/2024/10/22/hyundai-motor-india-shares-slump-as-trading-begins-in-asias-biggest-ipo-of-the-year/ The South Korean car maker’s $3.3 billion share sale is India’s largest-ever initial public offering. John Kang, Forbes Staff John Kang, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnkang/ content_67178260ea64e2593babba61 Tue, 22 Oct 2024 12:00:08 -0400 2024-10-25T04:00:32-04:00 The South Korean car maker’s $3.3 billion share sale is India’s largest-ever initial public offering. INDRANIL MUKHERJEE/AFP via Getty Images Asia /asia Asia /asia Business /business Editors' Pick editors-pick Premium Content premiumcontent asia premium https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnkang/2024/06/22/hl-mando-backed-korean-radar-startup-raises-25-million-eyes-growth-beyond-autonomous-cars/ The Series B round marks the fourth time HL Mando, the auto parts making unit of South Korean conglomerate HL Group, has invested in Bitsensing. John Kang, Forbes Staff John Kang, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnkang/ content_667706eff5396b17ea6753f5 Sat, 22 Jun 2024 23:30:00 -0400 2024-11-08T04:20:30-05:00 The Series B round marks the fourth time HL Mando, the auto parts making unit of South Korean conglomerate HL Group, has invested in Bitsensing. Courtesy of Bitsensing Asia /asia Asia /asia Business /business Innovation /innovation Editors' Pick editors-pick Premium Content premiumcontent asia premium