South Korea’s economic optimism masks growing risks and vulnerabilities



Analysis South Korea’s economic optimism masks growing risks and vulnerabilities While Seoul touts strong growth, indicators show persistent manufacturing struggles and financial stability concerns John LeeJuly 4, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON South Korean currency in the background overlaid by a downward sloping arrow \| Image: Canva, edited by Korea Pro South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo presented an optimistic economic outlook during a Cabinet meeting led by President Yoon Suk-yeol on Wednesday, citing strong growth rates and employment figures to project decreasing interest rates. However, this positive narrative contrasts sharply with several key economic indicators that reveal significant risks and vulnerabilities in the ROK economy. South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo presented an optimistic economic outlook during a Cabinet meeting led by President Yoon Suk-yeol on Wednesday, citing strong growth rates and employment figures to project decreasing interest rates. However, this positive narrative contrasts sharply with several key economic indicators that reveal significant risks and vulnerabilities in the ROK economy. Get 30 days of free access to KoreaPro Full access to all analysis The KOREA PRO newsletter, every business day Daily analysis on the top story of the day The ability to suggest topics for coverage by our specialist team Be smart about South Korea Get full access to expert analysis and opinion. Start now No charges during your trial. Cancel anytime. A paid subscription will start after 30 days. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Briefing Start your day with the South Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily Briefing. LATEST ANALYSIS 01South Korea’s women-only universities weigh co-education as enrollments decline 02South Korea targets semiconductor self-reliance for national defense 03Employment for married South Korean women hits record but Devil is in details 04Trump’s return forces South Korea’s defense industry to adapt to new realities 05Lee Jae-myung verdict disrupts South Korea’s opposition party and 2027 election 06South Korea grapples with how to stymie crypto-fueled drug trade 07Science vs. Humanities: Why South Korean students switch their academic tracks 08How pro-Russian hackers took down South Korea websites over support for Ukraine 09South Korea’s Ukraine observer mission sparks debate about military deployment 10South Korea faces tough choices due to Trump’s hardline stance on China

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South Korea’s economic optimism masks growing risks and vulnerabilities

While Seoul touts strong growth, indicators show persistent manufacturing struggles and financial stability concerns

John LeeJuly 4, 2024

South Korea’s economic optimism masks growing risks and vulnerabilities

South Korean currency in the background overlaid by a downward sloping arrow | Image: Canva, edited by Korea Pro

South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo presented an optimistic economic outlook during a Cabinet meeting led by President Yoon Suk-yeol on Wednesday, citing strong growth rates and employment figures to project decreasing interest rates.

However, this positive narrative contrasts sharply with several key economic indicators that reveal significant risks and vulnerabilities in the ROK economy.

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