The Korea Economic Daily Global Edition (KED Global), the English-language business news platform of The Korea Economic Daily, has launched KED Members, a paid membership service designed for global readers seeking in-depth coverage of Korea’s economy and capital markets.
Since its debut in 2020 under the vision of “Bringing Korean corporate and investment news to the world,” KED Global has grown into a trusted source of economic intelligence bridging Korea and the international business community. The launch of KED Members marks the first paid subscription model by a Korean news outlet tailored for global readers.
BRIDGING KOREA AND GLOBAL MARKET
Staffed by veteran editors from major global media outlets including The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg and Reuters, KED Global has been recognized for opening a new chapter in “global business journalism” by delivering Korean market, corporate and investment news through a truly international lens.
Today, the platform attracts around 100,000 overseas readers daily from the US, India, the UK, Japan, Germany, France and beyond. Its flagship newsletter, “Korean Investors,” has also built a strong following with more than 38,000 global subscribers.
KED Global’s credibility extends beyond readership figures. Its reports have been quoted by the White House and cited by global investment banks in market analyses.
In one notable example, Wells Fargo cited KED Global’s exclusive story, “Samsung passes Nvidia’s HBM3E memory certification test,” in a research note that rippled through Wall Street, sending Micron Technology shares sharply lower.
More than half of KED Global’s readers is mid- to senior-level decision-makers at corporations and institutions, while about 30% are professionals in asset management, private equity, or investment advisory. This elite readership base has positioned KED Global as a go-to platform for global investors and business leaders seeking trusted insights into Korea’s market.
DISTINCTIVE VALUE FOR GLOBAL PROFESSIONALS
The newly introduced KED Members offers a deeper, data-driven news experience that blends exclusive reporting with analytical insight. Paid members gain unlimited access to KED Global’s premium features, including exclusive news, deep-dive analyses on M&As, market trends and specialized data resources.
Key offerings include “Data Speaks,” a data journalism series powered by real-time alternative datasets from Hankyung Aicel. The series explores how economic indicators such as consumption and trade shape corporate performance and industrial value chains from an investor’s perspective.
Another flagship feature, “Best Asset Managers Survey,” compiles assessments from leading Korean institutional investors to rank global asset managers by performance, reputation and investment capability across asset classes such as private equity, private debt, real estate and infrastructure. The survey serves as a benchmark for domestic institutions and corporate finance teams seeking reliable global investment partners.
Subscribers will also receive “K-Deals,” a members-only weekly newsletter curated by seasoned editors summarizing the week’s major capital market developments — from M&A deals and IPOs to large-scale divestments — with context and insight.
Membership is available for $10 per month or $100 per year. Sign up now
For inquiries, contact kedglobal@hankyung.com
