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South Korean billionaire's risky bet pays off, as SK Hynix debuts in New York

Economic Times

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July 10, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Name Calling

South Korean billionaire Chey Tae-won's bold acquisition of SK Hynix has paid off significantly. The company is now a leading producer of high-bandwidth memory chips for AI. This strategic investment has positioned SK Hynix as a key player in the booming artificial intelligence industry. However, concerns about future demand and potential oversupply are now emerging. Chey's leadership style and past controversies also define his unique corporate legacy.

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Korea Times News

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· Jun 25, 2026

How one foreign entrepreneur is building a future in Korea — on his own terms

How one foreign entrepreneur is building a future in Korea — on his own terms

Yonhap News Agency

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· Jul 3, 2026

FDI pledges to S. Korea up 9 pct in H1: data

SEOUL, July 3 (Yonhap) -- Foreign direct investment (FDI) pledges to South Korea...

The korea Herald News

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· Jun 23, 2026

S. Korean golfers eye title at richest LPGA tournament ever

Since the turn of the century, South Korea has never gone two straight years without producing an LPGA major champion. After being shut out at five LPGA majors in 2025, South Korea didn't have a winner at the first two majors in 2026, with the American star Nelly Korda winning both the Chevron Championship and the US Women's Open. Led by a pair of top-10 players, the 21-deep South Korean contingent will try to deny Korda her third straight major and end the country's drought at this week's KPMG

Foreign Policy Journal

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· Jul 5, 2026

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) Shuns $100 Billion GLP-1 Race, Positioning Itself As A Stronger Long-Term Bet Than Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY)

Johnson Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) is deliberately stepping back from the GLP-1 weight-loss drug market, a sector widely valued at over 100 billion. CEO Joaquin Duato has made clear he has no intention of chasing the weight-loss drug trend, preferring instead to focus on oncology and the company’s sprawling medical device business. The decision stands [] The post Johnson Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) Shuns 100 Billion GLP-1 Race, Positioning Itself As A Stronger Long-Term Bet Than Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY) appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.

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Related coverage for "South Korean billionaire's risky bet pays off, as SK Hynix debuts in New York ": Korea Times News — How one foreign entrepreneur is building a future in Korea — on his own terms. Yonhap News Agency — FDI pledges to S. Korea up 9 pct in H1: data. The korea Herald News — S. Korean golfers eye title at richest LPGA tournament ever. Foreign Policy Journal — Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) Shuns $100 Billion GLP-1 Race, Positioning Itself As A Stronger Long-Term Bet Than Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY)