[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.

July 25, 2016

[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.

July 25, 2016

[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.

July 25, 2016

[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.

July 25, 2016

[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.

July 25, 2016

[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.

July 25, 2016

[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.

July 25, 2016

[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.

July 25, 2016

[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.

July 25, 2016

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

July 25, 2016

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

July 25, 2016

[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.

July 22, 2016

[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).

July 22, 2016

[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.

July 22, 2016