42 conglomerates under tight scrutiny on heavy debts; Samsung tops list
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Source: South Korea
Published: 2026-05-26 15:53 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Asia, South Korea, Economy & Finance, Tax & Budget, Business & Economy, Asia Pacific
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SEOUL, May 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's financial watchdog said Tuesday it has placed 42 highly indebted conglomerates under closer watch for debt reduction efforts, with Samsung Electronics Co. topping the list for the first time in eight years.
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