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South Korea’s fiscal balancing act: Repercussions of austerity measures
The nation’s fiscal shortfall is real, but budget cuts undermining key sectors could diminish future growth prospects
September 18, 2023
How China’s ongoing economic struggles impact South Korean exporters
As Chinese real estate woes and mercantilist policies persist, other emerging markets present new horizons for growth
September 4, 2023
South Korea’s dual economy: Manufacturing might vs service slump
While manufacturing thrives, service sector grapples with productivity as it struggles with structural inefficiencies
August 9, 2023
How wealth, taste and demographics are changing South Korea’s retail sector
As societal values shift, there is a surge in demand for upscale establishments as retailers shift to virtual stores
June 12, 2023
South Korea’s pension fund careens toward demographic cliff
Aging population threatens sustainability of system, forcing hard choices about retirement, immigration and more
April 25, 2023
South Korea’s twin deficit problem: government and current account deficits
Rising costs and government borrowing worry policymakers as country faces twin deficits for first time in 25 years
April 5, 2023
Why there are reasons to worry about South Korea banks after SVB collapse
While SVB-style bank run is unlikely, smaller ROK financial institutions are more vulnerable
March 20, 2023
What the Bank of Korea hopes and fears for the South Korean economy in 2023
Governor Rhee Chang-yong believes prospects are good, but housing market and US-China competition remain risks
January 19, 2023
What rising interest rates mean for the South Korean real estate market
Affluent Koreans may weather their debts, but pain will be acute for marginal groups
December 21, 2022
Legoland default a bleak signal for South Korea’s corporate bond market
ROK authorities have indicated they’ll intervene to avert a crisis, but some defaults and rate raises likely inevitable
November 7, 2022
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