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South Korea's Current Account Surplus Hits $9.78 Billion in October, Driven by Auto and Semiconductor Exports

South Korea's current account surplus reached $9.78 billion in October, driven by strong exports of semiconductors and automobiles. This marks the sixth consecutive month of surplu...

Economy

Kia's $25 Billion Export Milestone: A Testament to 80 Years of Innovation

Kia Corp. has achieved a significant milestone by securing a $25 billion export tower in its 80th year of operation. The company's rebranding and strategic shift towards high-profi...

Economy

Martial Law Fallout: South Korea's Economy Faces Uncertain Future

The declaration and lifting of martial law by President Yoon Suk Yeol is expected to further weigh on South Korea's already fragile economy. Prolonged instability could drive up in...

Economy

Korea's Deputy PM Urges Swift Passage of Special Semiconductor Act for Economic Stability

Deputy Prime Minister Choi Sang-mok urged the National Assembly to swiftly pass major bills, including the Special Semiconductor Act, to enhance industrial competitiveness. He also...

Economy

South Korea's Deputy PM Assures Global Stakeholders on Policy Stability Amid Martial Law Lift

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Choi Sang-mok has sent an urgent letter to finance ministers of various countries, heads of major international organizati...

Economy

BOK Governor Rhee Chang-yong Rules Out Further Rate Cuts Amid Political Turmoil

Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Chang-yong dismissed the possibility of further rate cuts on Dec. 4, stating that there is no reason to change the economic outlook due to the martial l...

Economy

South Korea's Economy: A Mixed Bag in Q3 GDP Growth

South Korea's economy grew by 0.1% in Q3, according to the Bank of Korea. This modest growth reflects various sectoral challenges, with decreases in exports and construction invest...

Economy

South Korea's 2025 GDP Growth Forecast Revised Down to 2.1% by OECD

The OECD has revised its forecast for South Korea's GDP growth in 2025 to 2.1%, down from 2.2%. This projection surpasses forecasts from the IMF, KDI, and the Bank of Korea, and is...