Finance and economics are inextricably intertwined in our lives. As long as you live in a country that chooses a capitalist system, you might have a hard time without knowledge of “money”, also called “capital”. In fact, the economy is heavily influenced by a country’s financial policies. In 2019 and 2021, when the world was locked down due to COVID-19, ...
One of the essential preparations for international travel is ensuring you have the local currency. In the case of Japan, it’s advisable to exchange Japanese Yen in advance, as Japan still widely relies on cash, even though card payments are prevalent in most stores in South Korea. While major stores like Apple stores, Don Quijote, and drugstores accept card or ...
In the Jongno area of Seoul, various cultural heritages can be discovered. Walking along the main road from Jonggak Station towards Euljiro-1ga Station, you will come across a building to the east known as “Gwangtonggwan.” Presently utilized as the Woori Bank building, it is the “Woori Bank Jongno Financial Center.” “Gwangtonggwan (廣通館): A Modern Cultural Heritage Used as Woori Bank ...
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, commonly known by its acronym “HSBC,” derives its name from the initials of “The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation.” HSBC, once the second-largest company in the UK, grew to become the largest corporation in the late 2010s, solidifying its position as a global financial powerhouse and the largest bank in Europe. “Established in ...