South Korea Economy Watch

South Korean hopes for lower interest rates have been significantly reduced by the latest government figures showing that inflation surged ...

South Korea’s exports grew at their fastest pace in more than three years in April, as strong demand from emerging markets and a weaker loca...

South Korea’s economy grew at its slowest pace in more than three years in the first quarter of 2008 as domestic demand cooled, increasing...

South Korea's exports accelerated sharply in March on the back of rising shipments of oil products, cars and mobile phones to Asia and L...

Consumer prices accelerated slightly in March even as industrial production, investment and consumption are weakening. According to the Nati...

South Korea's industrial production unexpectedly fell for the second time in three months in February, indicating economic growth may be...

South Korea's won may fall considerably in the first half of 2008 as global credit-market losses lead overseas funds to sell holdings i...