Ministry of Data and Statistics

South Korean Chuseok holiday market preparations

12 clusters · 35 sources · last updated about 19 hours ago

Latest: Seoul issues 265 billion won in gift certificates for Chuseok

In preparation for the 2026 Chuseok holiday, South Korean authorities are implementing multi-layered measures to stabilize prices and stimulate consumption. While food manufacturers have raised prices for staples due to

Korea semiconductor boom drives record exports and brand

21 clusters · 76 sources · last updated about 20 hours ago

Latest: South Korea exports surge 82.6% in early September on chip demand

South Korea’s export-driven economy continues to expand, fueled by a sustained semiconductor boom and AI investment. In August 2026, exports reached $98.25 billion, a 68.7% year-on-year increase. By September 5, 2026, cu

South Korean pension system regulatory and fiscal reviews

7 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: South Korea faces criticism over proposed basic pension reforms

South Korean authorities are addressing systemic issues within the nation’s pension frameworks, focusing on both regulatory loopholes and long-term fiscal sustainability. To prevent exploitation of the National Pension S

South Korea demographic and fertility trends

4 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Vietnam banking sector shifts toward revenue diversification and restructuring

South Korea is experiencing a demographic shift characterized by a recent upward trend in birth rates alongside a rapidly aging population. While the total fertility rate (TFR) reached 0.95 in early 2024, recent data sho