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S. Korea logs current account surplus for 4th month in Aug.
South Korea posted a current account surplus for the fourth straight month in August as exports declined at a slower pace than imports amid major economies' reopenings after the pandemic-caused lockdowns, the central bank said Thursday. The current account surplus ... Read MoreS. Korea adopts tougher safety measures at ASF-hit farms
South Korea said Wednesday it has set up new guidelines for pig farms hit by African swine fever (ASF) as they are gradually preparing for reopening after the disease swept the inter-Korean border area last year. "As the virus can ... Read More
S. Korean manufacturing stays below par amid virus impact: IHS Markit
South Korea's manufacturing activity gathered ground for the fourth straight month in September but remained below par amid the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, a global market researcher said Monday. The purchasing managers' index (PMI) of the country's manufacturing ... Read More
S. Korea’s consumer sentiment sees sharp drop in Sept. amid stricter social distancing rules
South Korea’s composite consumer index shed the most points in six months in September, feeling the impact of stricter social distancing rules following the COVID-19 resurgence, central bank data showed Friday. The index dropped 8.8 points on-month to 79.4 in ... Read More