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I welcome messages from readers — whether you’ve spotted a factual error, want to suggest a topic, disagree with a thesis, or just have a question about Korean markets.

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sjraran99@gmail.com

What to expect

  • I read every message that lands in the inbox.
  • I usually respond within 3 to 7 business days.
  • For factual corrections, response time is usually faster — please include the post URL and a brief description of what you’d like corrected.
  • For general topic suggestions or thesis disagreements, I may not always reply individually, but I do read everything and take suggestions seriously when planning future posts.

What I respond to

I’m happy to discuss:

  • Factual corrections to anything I’ve written
  • Suggested topics about Korean markets, industries, policy, or specific KRX-listed companies
  • Counter-arguments or different perspectives on positions I’ve taken
  • General questions about how to read Korean market data, DART filings, or KRX disclosures
  • Requests for clarification on something in a post

What I generally don’t respond to

A few things I’d rather not be asked:

  • Specific stock recommendations — I don’t tell anyone what to buy or sell. This is not an advisory service.
  • Portfolio reviews — I’m not in a position to evaluate your personal holdings.
  • Predictions or price targets — Forecasting individual stock prices isn’t what this blog does.
  • Cold sales pitches — I don’t accept paid placements, sponsored content, or affiliate-only outreach.
  • Cryptocurrency or “guaranteed return” schemes — Hard pass.

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For media or partnership questions, send a clear, specific email rather than a generic template. I review carefully but rarely accept partnerships of any kind. The blog stays small and independent on purpose.

Spam and abusive messages

Messages that are clearly spam, automated, or abusive will be ignored. The email address is monitored by a real person, but I don’t engage with messages that don’t show good faith.

Thanks for reading, and thanks for taking the time to write.

— HoneyJuny

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