Economy

In a startling revelation, South Korea's fiscal deficit for the past year surged nearly 29 trillion KRW beyond initial projections, despite significant reductions in government expenditures. This financial conundrum stems from overly optimistic tax revenue forecasts, resulting in a historic shortfall that reached a staggering 59 trillion KRW.

In a recent statement that has stirred conversations in both domestic and international economic circles, President Biden expressed his anticipation that the Federal Reserve would implement interest rate cuts before the end of the year, despite a surprising re-acceleration in price growth across the U.S. economy. This prediction comes

In a recent report by the Korea Development Institute (KDI), a stark revelation was made concerning the job market in South Korea, particularly highlighting the distribution of jobs by business size. South Korea stands out within the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) with the lowest proportion of jobs

In a pivotal policy meeting, the Federal Reserve has taken a stance that has sent ripples through the financial world. On January 31, 2024, the Fed announced its decision to maintain the benchmark interest rate at the range of 5.25%-5.50%, a status quo maintained since July of

In a rapidly evolving financial landscape, U.S. Treasury yields surged on Wednesday, signaling heightened investor concerns about the direction of Federal Reserve's interest rates and the latest economic indicators. The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield climbed to 4.908%, a peak not witnessed since 2007, marking a

Seoul- Amid a backdrop of mounting global economic challenges, South Korea finds itself in a complex economic predicament. While the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has held its 2023 growth outlook for the nation steady at 1.4%, projections for the subsequent year indicate a significant downturn. IMF's Projections