South Korea's red line threatens bottom line for these companies

(Aug 21): Annual military drills between the US and South Korea this week could reignite tensions after Kim Jong Un and President Donald Trump traded barbs. For foreign firms that count on South Korea for significant revenue, any escalation that curbs commerce could leave them vulnerable.

As the world braces for another round of accusations, here are three charts that highlight some of the companies with the most business at stake in South Korea, according to their financial statements.

South Korean President Moon Jae-in said last week North Korea was approaching his nation’s “red line.” A serious flare-up between North and South Korea would cause a huge disruption to commerce.

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