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Economy

April 15, 2024
S. Korea ups guard against economic impact from Middle East conflict

The South Korean government on Sunday announced heightened vigilance against potential domestic repercussions in light of the escalated tensions in the Middle East following Iran's attack on Israel. President Yoon Suk Yeol convened an emergency meeting with cabinet members and relevant government ...
April 12, 2024
Korea faces another compensation claim over 2015 Samsung merger

The South Korean government faced another compensation claim for its alleged role in the 2015 merger of two Samsung companies. The Hague-based Permanent Court of Arbitration ruled Thursday that the Korean government should compensate some $32.03 million to Mason Capital, a New York-based hedge fun...
April 12, 2024
BOK holds rate, wary of inflation's ‘last mile’

Nearing the “last mile” of its fight against rising prices, the Bank of Korea held the base rate at 3.5 percent for the 10th consecutive time Friday. The monetary policy board of the central bank decided to maintain the rate through a unanimous vote, keeping the rate steady for more than a year ...
April 12, 2024
Korean auto exports hit record $17.5 billion in Q1

Korean automobile exports reached a record $17.5 billion in the first quarter of this year, marking a 2.7 percent increase from the same period last year, according to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy on Thursday. Automobile exports surged to $6.2 billion in March alone, following a slig...
April 12, 2024
BOK to keep restrictive stance for longer period amid inflation woes

South Korea's central bank froze its key rate for the 10th straight session Friday, saying that its current restrictive stance will be maintained for a sufficient period of time amid woes over high inflation and household debt. In a widely expected decision, the monetary policy board of the Bank o...
April 11, 2024
[Herald Interview] Weak consumption, property crisis could delay Korea’s recovery: ADB economist

While recent figures indicate the Korean economy is on the path of recovery, weak household consumption and a fragile property market could remain challenges for the country, an economist from the Asian Development Bank projected. In its Asian Development Outlook report released Thursday, the inte...
April 11, 2024
Amid deeping apple crisis, S. Korea eyes long-term measures

This year’s spikes in apple prices have prompted South Korean officials to explore long-term strategies to stabilize fruit harvests. While the latest price trends are influenced by various factors, including short-term weather events, officials are concerned about a troubling underlying trend: De...
April 11, 2024
Korea's national debt hits record high in 2023

South Korea's national debt surged by nearly 60 trillion won ($44 billion) last year, reaching a record high. According to a report on the 2023 national settlement of accounts approved at a Cabinet meeting, the country's national debt stood at 1,126.7 trillion won, up by 59.4 trillion won from 202...
April 11, 2024
Korea aligned with US export curbs on chips to China: minister

By Jo He-rim ( herim@heraldcorp.com ) The Korea Herald
April 11, 2024
ADB maintains S. Korea's 2024 growth forecast at 2.2%

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) kept its outlook for South Korea's economic growth this year unchanged at 2.2 percent and the forecast for the country's inflation at 2.5 percent, Seoul's finance ministry said Thursday. The ADB's outlook for 2024 is on par with that of the South Korean government ...
April 11, 2024
Politicians push for telemedicine amid doctors’ walkout

Discussions on expanding telemedicine services are speeding up here as no immediate breakthrough can be seen in the prolonged mass walkout by junior doctors in protest against the government’s push to raise the admission caps of medical schools. Ahead of Wednesday’s General Election, candidates ...
April 11, 2024
Chinese e-commerce platforms catching up with Korean rivals

Chinese e-commerce platforms, including the big three AliExpress, Temu and Shein, saw their Korean sales more than double over the past six months, while their Korean rivals suffered lukewarm sales performance during the same period, according to payment transaction data released Wednesday. Accord...
April 09, 2024
Aging cities more vulnerable to climate change: study

Cities with large populations of older residents show greater vulnerability to climate change due to inadequate investment in green infrastructure and spaces such as parks and forests, according to a study conducted by the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology on Tuesday. A research t...
April 08, 2024
7 in 10 Korean retailers feel threat from Chinese e-commerce rush

Seven out of 10 retailers in Korea say they feel threatened by the rapid expansion of Chinese e-commerce platforms, especially the big three -- AliExpress, Temu and Shein -- an industry-wide survey found Monday. Of the 500 retailers surveyed by the Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the nati...
April 08, 2024
S. Korean regulator launches inspection into China's Temu over alleged unfair biz practices

South Korea's antitrust regulator has launched an inspection into China's Temu shopping app on suspicions of the retail platform's false advertising and other unfair business practices, officials said Monday. The Fair Trade Commission (FTC) recently sent documents to Temu for a probe to see if it ...

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