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Lee Jae-myung calls for presidential task force to rescue South Korean economy
Centralized economic command proposed despite record stimulus and looming interest rate cut failing to boost demand
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Korea Pro examines the economic debate's key moments, competing constitutional visions and cybersecurity concerns
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U.S., South Korea launch second round of tariff talks amid looming July deadline
With Lee Jae-myung leading polls, Seoul’s urgency contrasts with expected shift in trade negotiation stance
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Years-long SK Telecom breach draws opposition fire, international concern
Attack draws political heat at home and renewed scrutiny abroad over Seoul’s cyber security standards
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South Korea’s manufacturing employment share falls to record low
Manufacturing sector's proportion of total employment drops to 15.5% despite production gains as hiring freezes persist
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Presidential race begins, ruling party drama, US-China tariff deal — Ep. 77
Korea Pro examines candidates' policy visions, party infighting, and U.S.-China trade deal's implications for Seoul
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South Korea doubles deposit cap to 100 million won amid market uncertainty
South Korea’s move covers banks, pensions, and mutual finance groups following liquidity concerns at Saemaul Geumgo
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