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South Korea's Political Turmoil Threatens Economic Growth: Goldman Sachs Analysis

Goldman Sachs warns of increased economic risks in South Korea due to political instability, including martial law and impeachment proceedings. The forecast for 2025 growth rate is...

Economy

Uncertainty Grips Business Sector Amid Political Turmoil and Economic Challenges

Domestic companies are on high alert amid the aftermath of President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law and the opposition parties' push for his impeachment. With the prolonged economic d...

Economy

Legislative Gridlock Threatens South Korea's Economic Stability Amid Political Crisis

South Korea's economic policies face significant turbulence due to political gridlock, with 1,764 economic bills pending in various committees of the National Assembly. The ongoing...

Economy

South Korea's Democratic Party Proposes Further Budget Cuts Amid Political Turmoil

The Democratic Party of Korea has proposed an additional 700 billion won budget cut, bringing the total reduction to 4.8 trillion won. This decision reflects the current political ...

Economy

South Korea's Political Turmoil: Economic Fallout Across Multiple Sectors

The political crisis in South Korea has significantly impacted various industries, particularly the hospitality and tourism sectors. Year-end events and reservations have been canc...

Economy

South Korea's Political Turmoil Threatens Economic Growth and Currency Stability

The rejection of the impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk Yeol in South Korea has raised concerns about potential economic fallout, including a possible plummet in the Kor...

Economy

South Korea's Job Market Struggles: Only 200,000 New Jobs Created in 2023

South Korea's job market saw a sluggish growth in 2023 with only 200,000 new jobs created, marking the lowest annual increase on record. The job market dynamics shifted with a decl...

Economy

South Korea's Deputy PM Assures Market Stability Amid Political Uncertainty

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Choi Sang-mok assures market stability amid political uncertainty, emphasizing government's determination to tackle domest...