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We're exploring South Korea's impressive economic transformation, from an agrarian backwater to a global powerhouse. Home to internationally recognized companies and cutting-edge industries, South Korea is a fascinating case study for...
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The Economy of South Korea
South Korea, a highly-developed and wealthy economy that epitomizes the story of a modern Asian nation, has made the transition from a very poor to very rich in less than one life's generation. Today, the nation is a glistening beacon of...
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abrdn's Woon on Asian Equities Outlook
Christina Woon, Asian equities investment director at abrdn, discusses her market outlook and lessons investors should be learning from China's first half of the year. She speaks with Bloomberg's Paul Allen and Shery Ahn on "Bloomberg...
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ANZ's Tan on S. Korea GDP, Indonesia Rates
Krystal Tan, economist at at Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd., discusses her outlook for South Korea's economy and looks ahead to Bank Indonesia's rate decision. She speaks with Bloomberg's Haidi Stroud-Watts and Shery Ahn on...
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Korea Can Consider Lifting Short Sale Ban in 2023: Watchdog
South Korean authorities will consider lifting a short-selling ban as early as this year if conditions are met, Financial Supervisory Service governor Lee Bokhyun exclusively said in his first-ever interview with media. Lee also...
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Korea's Top Financial Watchdog Vows to Stop Wider Loan Failures
The slump in South Korea's property market may lead to defaults on project-financing loans, but policymakers have put in place measures to cope following an unexpected credit crunch last year, according to the nation's financial watchdog...
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Bank of Korea Leaves Key Interest Rate Unchanged
The Bank of Korea kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.50%. Mark Cranfield reports on Bloomberg Television.
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IMF's Finger on Korea's Economic Outlook
Harald Finger, Korea Mission Chief at the IMF, discusses his economic outlook for South Korea. He speaks with Shery Ahn and Haidi Stroud-Watts on "Daybreak Asia".
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Moody’s Analytics’s Ell Sees Fiscal, Monetary Policy Support in China Into 2020
Oct.27 -- Katrina Ell, economist at Moody’s Analytics, discusses her outlook for the Chinese and South Korean economies. She speaks on “Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia.”
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How South Korea’s PeopleFund Is Shaking Up P2P Lending
Nov.05 -- Joey Kim, chief executive officer at PeopleFund, discusses what his company does, the growth drivers for his company, his latest funding round, P2P lending in South Korea, regulation, the possibility of consolidation in the...
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Nomura's Kwon on U.S., South Korea Trade, Economy
Jan.04 -- Young Sun Kwon, international managing director and senior economist for Asia, ex-Japan at Nomura, discusses trade tensions between the U.S. and South Korea and the risks to the South Korean economy from U.S. trade policy. He...
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China's Trade Troubles: Too Much Pressure on Yuan?
Oct. 13 -- Frederic Neumann, co-head of Asian economic research at HSBC, discusses the Chinese economy, the housing market and household debt in South Korea. He speaks to Bloomberg's Angie Lau and David Ingles on "Bloomberg Markets."
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Spat With Japan Is Biggest Risk to South Korean Economy, Says ANZ’s Tan
Aug.28 -- Krystal Tan, economist at ANZ, discusses South Korea’s spat with Japan, how it could impact South Korea’s economy, the Bank of Korea policy decision, demographics and her outlook for the won. She speaks on “Bloomberg Daybreak:...
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South Korea Exports Fall for 11th Month
Oct.31 -- Johanna Chua, chief Asia Pacific economist at Citigroup Global Markets, talks about South Korea's economy and monetary policy. South Korean exports plunged again in October, underscoring the difficulties of a turnaround in...
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Bank of Korea Has Been Swift in Providing Stimulus: BofA Securities
Apr.14 -- Kathleen Oh, economist at BofA Securities, discusses how the coronavirus outbreak is affecting South Korea's economy, policies and the general election. She speaks with Rishaad Salamat and Haslinda Amin on "Bloomberg Markets:...
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Court Decision Triggers South Korean Election in 60 Days
Mar.10 -- A South Korean court has backed parliament's decision to impeach President Park Geun-hye amid a corruption scandal, removing her from office and raising the possibility of a prison sentence. The decision also triggers a...
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There’s Not a Lot of Room to Cut in South Korea, Says Goldman Sachs’s Kwon
Jul.18 -- Kwon Goohoon, managing director and senior Asia economist at Goldman Sachs, discusses the Bank of Korea’s surprise interest rate cut and his outlook for monetary policy. He speaks on “Bloomberg Markets: China Open.”
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South Korea Raises Highest Alert Level
Feb.24 -- South Korea’s finance minister said that coronavirus is threatening the nation’s economic recovery. Bloomberg’s Jihye Lee speaks with Paul Allen on “Bloomberg Markets: Asia.”
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South Korea's President Park Is Removed From Power
Mar.10 -- Park Geun-hye was removed as President by a South Korean court, triggering an election that must be held within 60 days to elect a new leader. Bloomberg's Peter Pae reports on the aftermath of the ruling on "Bloomberg...
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How South Korea's Political Turmoil May Shape Economy
Mar.09 -- Yun-Kyung Kim, fellow at the Korea Economic Research Institute, discusses what's ahead for South Korea following the Constitutional Court's ruling to affirm parliament's decision to impeach President Park and what the BOK can...
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What You Need to Know From South Korea's 5-Year Plan
Jul.24 -- Ray Farris, chief strategist of fixed income for Asia Pacific at Credit Suisse, discusses South Korean President Moon's 5-year plan and what he hopes to accomplish. Farris speaks on "Bloomberg Markets: Asia."
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Goldman Sachs' Kwon Expects BOK to Raise Rate to 1.5%
Nov.29 -- Goohoon Kwon, co-head of Korea research and senior Asia economist at Goldman Sachs, discusses the Bank of Korea's policy decision, inflation and financial stability in South Korea. He speaks on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia."
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Bank of Korea Leaves Key Interest Rate Unchanged
Oct.12 -- Frederic Neumann, co-head of Asian economic research at HSBC Holdings Plc., discusses the decision by the Bank of Korea to keep rates unchanged and his outlook for the Korean economy. He speaks on “Bloomberg Markets: China Open.”
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South Korea GDP Slows for Second Quarter
April 26 -- South Korea's economy slowed in the first quarter on the back of sluggish exports and a drop in consumer spending. Bloomberg's Peter Pae reports on "First Up."