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Korea semiconductor boom drives record exports and GDP gains

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Latest: South Korea projected to exceed $40,000 per capita GNI

South Korea’s export-driven economy continues to expand, fueled by a sustained semiconductor boom and AI investment. In September 2026, total exports reached a record monthly high of $120.94 billion. This momentum persis

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South Korean childcare and youth welfare initiatives

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Latest: South Korean government to expand public jobs to 86,000 positions

South Korea is implementing comprehensive welfare measures to address low birth rates and support youth. The Ministry of Health and Welfare is consolidating benefits into a ‘Child Welcome Subsidy’ plan. Under this system

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South Korean inflation trends and forecasts

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Latest: South Korea consumer prices rise 2.9 percent in September

South Korea’s annual consumer inflation slowed to 2.9% in September, down from 3.1% in August. While government supply increases and holiday discounts helped lower prices in some agricultural, livestock, and fisheries se

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