Why it mattersSouth Korea is a linchpin of the global tech supply chain, so when forecasters single it out as a rare winner during a worldwide slowdown, …
The OECD raised South Korea's 2026 growth forecast to 2.6%, the biggest upgrade among G20 economies, citing a semiconductor export boom.
Read MoreWhy it mattersSouth Korea is a linchpin of the global technology supply chain, so a chip-led surge in its growth signals strong worldwide demand for the …
The OECD raised South Korea's 2026 growth forecast to 2.6%, the biggest G20 upgrade, driven by a semiconductor export boom.
Read MoreWhy it mattersThe won's slide is a real-time gauge of how Middle East conflict and global chip demand ripple through Asia's fourth-largest economy, affec…
The won has closed above 1,500 per dollar for 12 straight sessions, beating the 11-day record set in the 2009 financial crisis.
Read MoreWhy it mattersSouth Korea is a major advanced economy and trade partner, and its widening wealth divide mirrors cost-of-living strains seen across develo…
South Korea's income-disparity gap in monthly spare cash widened to a 4-year high in early 2025, official data show.
Read MoreWhy it mattersSouth Korea is a top-15 global economy and a linchpin of the world's semiconductor supply chain, so how Seoul reads its own stock rally and…
Korea's finance minister dismissed KOSPI bubble fears, saying such worries only arise when innovation stalls.
Read MoreSouth Korea's state-affiliated KIET think tank forecasts a record $219 billion trade surplus in 2026, with exports jumping 30% to $924 billion on the…
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