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Busan Container Terminal, one of South Korea’s busiest shipping hubs, pictured in 2006. (Photo by Zol87, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0)

Sep 14, 2025 PM EDT - Jason

South Korea’s Exports Falter as U.S. Tariff Tensions Resurface

South Korea's exports in August came in weaker than expected, underscoring the strain that renewed U.S. tariff pressures are placing on Asia's fourth-largest economy. Official data showed that outbound shipments grew only modestly last month, falling short of market forecasts. Analysts cited U.S. tariff measures on key sectors-including semiconductors and automobiles-as a major factor weighing on performance.

Bank of Korea building in Seoul, a landmark tied to government monetary policy offices. (Photo © Kaflan / Public Domain)

Sep 14, 2025 PM EDT - Jason

South Korea’s Inflation Slows Sharply, Raising Hopes for Policy Shift

South Korea's consumer inflation cooled noticeably in August, adding momentum to expectations that the Bank of Korea (BOK) may soon gain room to adjust its monetary stance.

South Korea’s Post-Crisis Investment Remains Weak

Sep 20, 2016 AM EDT - Karen Lydelle Linaja

South Korea’s Post-Crisis Investment Remains Weak

The post crisis corporate investment in South Korea continues to remain weak.

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