[THE INVESTOR] South Korean share prices closed almost unchanged on July 25 as investors took to the sidelines ahead of the US rate-setting meeting. Foreigners, however, remained net buyers on a 13th straight day. The Korean won fell against the US dollar.The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index rose 0.1 percent to close at 2,012.32. Trade volume was at 346.73 million shares worth 4.14 trillion won (US$3.64 billion), with losers outnumbering winners 436 to 374.Market analysts say the mark

[DISCLOSURE] HRS (036640) said on July 25 that it has set an interim dividend of 50 won (US$0.04) per share with the rate standing at 1.4 percent. The record date is June 30. The total amount is expected to reach 817.74 million won.

[THE INVESTOR] The Japanese yen ended at 1,071.46 won on July 25, down 1.32 won from the previous closing of 1,072.78 won.

[THE INVESTOR] The euro ended lower at 1,247.42 won on July 25, down 3.19 won from the previous closing of 1,250.61 won.

[DISCLOSURE] New Pride (900100) announced on July 25 it will convene an extraordinary shareholders meeting on Sept. 12 to appoint a new board member.The firm had recently raised 14.5 billion won (US$ 12.7 million) in capital with third party allocation after Britain’s SRV Enterprises became its largest stakeholder.

[THE INVESTOR] The US dollar ended higher at 1,137.0 won on July 25, up 2.6 won from the previous closing of 1,134.4 won.

[DISCLOSURE] POSCO M-Tech (009520) reported on July 25 that its second-quarter revenue fell 23.69 percent to 68.24 billion won (US$60.03 million) on-year. The operating profit dropped 21.42 percent to 4.15 billion won.

[DISCLOSURE] Yeong Hwa Metal (012208) announced on July 25 that its second-quarter operating profit decreased 21.5 percent to 4.02 billion won (US$3.53 million) on-year. Sales revenue and net profit also fell 10.7 percent and 21.2 percent to 38.41 billion won and 3.24 billion won, respectively.

[DISCLOSURE] Boryung Pharmaceutical (003850) reported on July 25 that its second-quarter operating profit rose 50.34 percent to 10.5 billion won (US$9.3 million) on-year. Sales and net profit increased 5.46 percent and 78.52 percent to 106.2 billion won and 9.5 billion won, respectively.

[DISCLOSURE] Kodaco (046070) has signed a 148.2 billion won (US$130.40 million) contract with Mando (204320) to supply auto parts such as rack housing and gear box, it said on July 25. This amounts to 55.92 percent of its recent revenue and the deal expires June 30, 2024.

[THE INVESTOR] KOSDAQ opened higher at 710.21, up 2.67 points(0.38%) on July 25.

[THE INVESTOR] KOSPI opened higher at 2,014.74, up 4.40 points(0.22%) on July 25.　

[DISCLOSURE] Locojoy (109960) announced on July 22 that it has changed the payment due date for the 14 billion won (US$12.34 million) capital increase with third party allocation from July 25 to Sept. 23.

[DISCLOSURE] Ilji Tech (019540) announced on July 22 that it has signed a trust contract with NH Investment & Securities (005940) to repurchase its own shares worth 2.5 billion won (US$2.2 million).

[DISCLOSURE] Pan Pacific (007980) has adjusted the conversion price of its convertible bonds with no warranty from 4,808 won (US$4.24) to 4,023 won, it said on July 22.

[THE INVESTOR] South Korean stocks fell slightly on July 22, sliding for a fourth consecutive session as investors sought to cash in on last week’s surge. The Korean won rose against the US dollar.The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index fell 1.88 points, or 0.09 percent, to close at 2,010.34. Trade volume was light at 316 million shares worth 3.69 trillion won (US$3.25 billion), with gainers outnumbering losers 413 to 366.Following last week’s surge on the back of strong foreign buying a

[THE INVESTOR] The Japanese yen ended at 1,072.15 won on July 22, up 10.45 won from the previous closing of 1,061.70 won.

[THE INVESTOR] The euro ended at 1,250.61 won on July 22, down 3.0 won from the previous closing of 1,253.61 won.

[THE INVESTOR] The US dollar ended lower at 1,134.4 won on July 22, down 1.5 won from the previous closing of 1,135.9 won.

[DISCLOSURE] LIG-ES Special Purpose Acquisition (220260) has changed the interest rate of deposits due to expiration of existing contract for subscribed capital, it said on July 22. The interest rate will go down from 1.63 percent to 1.19 percent.