South Korea discusses Central Asia cooperation before summit
Meetings with Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan have covered AI, minerals and science before September's summit.
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Official statistics, rates and indicators as they are released.
Finance ministry convenes task force as July jobs gain accelerates
The finance ministry is preparing a youth employment recovery plan after July job growth accelerated, though youth, manufacturing and construction employment remained weak.
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Finance ministry discusses AI, critical-mineral cooperation with Uzbekistan
South Korea and Uzbekistan discussed AI and critical-mineral supply-chain projects ahead of a Korea-Central Asia summit in September.
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Industry ministry says JD.com expands imports of South Korean goods
JD.com signed $1.5 million in direct-purchase contracts with nine South Korean consumer-goods companies as it expands imports for the Chinese market.
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Industry ministry sets out seven-project technology agenda for South Korea
The industry ministry's agenda spans clean energy, frontier technologies and supply chains, including critical-mineral recycling and research targets.
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Industry ministry to host 21st International Standards Olympiad in Goyang
The industry ministry will bring together 35 student teams from 11 countries to develop and present proposed international standards for advanced technologies.
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Finance ministry reports July 108,000 employment increase after four-month gap
South Korea's employment rose by 108,000 in July from a year earlier, supported by services as job losses eased in manufacturing and construction.
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Bank of Korea reshapes lending support for regional SMEs
The Bank of Korea is adding a flexible lending-support program while winding down some sector-specific support.
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Industry ministry convenes meeting on US polysilicon tariffs
The industry ministry is reviewing potential effects on exports and supply chains after new US measures targeting polysilicon.
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Industry ministry and Tajikistan discuss summit cooperation
The industry ministry and Tajikistan discussed industrial, business and critical-minerals cooperation ahead of the first Korea-Central Asia summit in September.
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Industry ministry backs 28 exhibitions during Coex overhaul
An agreement backed by the industry ministry secures alternative venues for 28 exhibitions ahead of Coex's planned 2027-28 renovation.
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SMEs ministry streamlines Onnuri renewal for 147,000 merchants
The SMEs ministry is reducing paperwork and expanding regional support ahead of the first mass renewal of Onnuri gift certificate merchant registrations, which expire in October.
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Bank of Korea revises monetary stabilization bond issuance
The central bank will extend the one-year issuance window, add a second monthly redemption operation and create benchmarks for bonds by maturity.
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SMEs ministry reviews Ulchi plans for 13 offices
The ministry checked regional and affiliated bodies' emergency plans before the national exercise, focusing on continuity of SME support.
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Industry ministry seeks three youth members for restructuring committee
The industry ministry will accept applications through Aug. 21 for three youth seats on a committee that reviews corporate restructuring plans.
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Korea shifts electric-vehicle aid as it builds battery circulation system
Kia's sales growth comes as Korea moves from electric-vehicle purchase tax relief toward management of used batteries.
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Finance ministry sets agenda to lift potential growth
The finance ministry's structural-reform agenda combines state asset-management changes, industrial upgrading and a youth employment package.
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Bank of Korea reports $49.73 billion June current-account surplus
South Korea's June current-account surplus widened as semiconductor and information-communications equipment shipments recorded a strong increase in overseas sales.
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Telechips, Webzen, Cafe24 and CJ Freshway post results
Telechips posted an operating profit after a year-earlier loss, while Webzen, Cafe24 and CJ Freshway described distinct sales, cost and expansion trends.
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Trade Ministry says 94 overseas products fail safety standards
A South Korean safety agency found that 19 percent of 484 products sold through overseas online platforms failed domestic standards, above the 5 percent average for products circulating domestically in the first half of this year.
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Showbox posts second-quarter operating profit after year-earlier loss
Showbox recorded a second-quarter operating profit as revenue surged from a year earlier.
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Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy approves five supply-chain models
The ministry will provide 91 billion won in R&D funding over five years to projects targeting strategic technology self-reliance.
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Ministry of SMEs and Startups renews protections for rice-cake makers
The decision extends limits on large-company expansion in tteokguk-tteok and tteokbokki-tteok production through September 2031 while raising permitted shipment levels.
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Ministry of Finance and Economy shifts tax breaks to budget support
The ministry says the changes will broaden access to support and speed delivery while details are set in the 2027 budget process.
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South Korea steers tax support toward domestic production and regional ventures
The 2026 overhaul uses tax credits to reshape factory and venture incentives while moving selected benefits into the budget.
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Devsisters posts second-quarter loss as live-game sales weaken
Devsisters reported second-quarter losses as live-game revenue fell during a reorganisation phase and personnel and marketing costs increased.
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Ministry of SMEs outlines 2026 small-business tax overhaul
The proposal would expand regional start-up breaks, venture-investment incentives and support for small-business succession.
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Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy says U.S. will levy tariffs on polysilicon derivatives
South Korea's industry ministry said U.S. measures will set import-price floors and a 15 percent tariff on polysilicon derivatives from Dec. 4.
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South Korea's trade ministry unveils domestic production tax credit
The proposed incentive would cover six strategic sectors, reward direct local manufacturing and offer higher credits outside the capital region.
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Korea checks power grid and heat protections
Prolonged heat has prompted checks on electricity supply, outdoor work and vulnerable housing.
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