#South Korea Economy
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PoliticsEN
South Korea Signals Slower $20 Billion U.S. Investment Pace to Defend Weakening Won
A South Korean official stated the country's 2026 investment in the U.S. will likely be 'much smaller' than the $20 billion cap, a move to calm markets as the won hits a 16-year low.
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HK
Haneul Kim
EconomyEN
Bank of Korea Cuts Key Rate for First Time in 3 Years, Pivots to Growth
The Bank of Korea cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.25%, the first reduction in over three years, as it shifts its focus from inflation to supporting economic growth.
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SP
Seoyeon Park
EconomyEN
Korea's $263 Billion Elderly Debt Bomb Is Tied to Real Estate
South Korea's self-employed over 60 now hold $263 billion in loans, largely tied to real estate. A Bank of Korea report warns this poses a growing risk to financial stability and non-bank lenders.
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SP
Seoyeon Park
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