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Debate over North Korea facilities coincides with THAAD concerns and expanded outreach to India and Vietnam
Strong semiconductor-led growth masks a faster deterioration in household confidence and inflation expectations
Rising energy and chemical costs point to delayed pass-through, narrowing Bank of Korea’s effective policy options
Alberta deal removes origin barriers and cuts tariffs, adding flexibility but not replacing core Middle East imports
New committee and trade targets signal intent, but structural barriers still cloud implementation outlook
Seoul and Brussels deepen cooperation on tech and minerals while disputes over market access and regulation persist
Vague reform agenda unfolds alongside oil supply efforts and continued U.S.-ROK coordination on defense
Seoul expands outreach to Latin America as it looks to secure crude beyond Middle East routes disrupted by conflict
Foreign inflows and falling oil prices drive rally, but energy constraints and supply risks continue to shape outlook
Government data shows rising revenue and firms, but talent shortages and weak scale constrain innovation capacity
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