Korean Economy
- South Korea's August Economic Readout: Inside the Finance Ministry's Monthly Assessment
South Korea's finance ministry has released its August economic trends assessment, the government's monthly diagnosis of growth, prices, and markets.
- US National Debt Tops $40 Trillion for the First Time
The US national debt has crossed $40 trillion for the first time, adding $10 trillion since January 2022 — a pace with real consequences for global markets.
- Korea's Inflation Slips Back Below 3% as Oil Price Cap Shaves 0.3 Points Off July CPI
Korea's consumer prices rose 2.8% in July, the first sub-3% reading in three months, helped by slower oil and farm price gains and a fuel price-cap scheme.
- Chips Carry Korea: July Semiconductor Exports Hold Above $41 Billion
South Korea's semiconductor exports hit $41.0 billion in July, a second straight month above $40 billion, driving over 40% of the country's $98.8 billion total.
- South Korea's July Exports Reach $98.9 Billion, the Second-Highest Month on Record
South Korea shipped $98.9 billion in exports in July, up 62.8% from a year earlier and second only to June's record $102.25 billion.
- Why Korea's Daily Trading-Volume and FX Reports Matter in July 2026
A look at what Korea's mid-July 2026 market snapshots track — the most actively traded stocks, the won's exchange rate, and the economy behind them.
