Korea

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Korea: Slow Growth, Slow Reforms

The ruling party has lost its majority in recent parliamentary elections. While we do not expect a derailment of ongoing reforms, the pace could slow.

IIF Dispatch: Update from Korea

After months of relative resilience compared to other Asian markets, Korean financial markets have been under pressure over the last couple of weeks.

Korea: Stabilizing Growth, Resilient Capital Flows

October 15, 2015

Growth is still slow, but some recent data suggest the economy may have begun to stabilize in the third quarter. The government is using fiscal stimul

Korea: More Fiscal Stimulus Likely to be Needed

January 26, 2015

The government is struggling to raise growth prospects which have been held back by slowing regional demand, increasing competition from Japan, advers

Weekly Insight: Views from Madrid

November 13, 2014

Equity markets assess relative growth prospects Global outlook - looking for upside China - mixed signals Korea -' BOK stands pat despite yen concerns

Korea: Regaining Momentum

The economy turned up in 2013, but remains subdued by structural impediments such as over-reliance on exports, public sector inefficiencies, excessive

Korea: Coping with Global Financial Market Turmoil

Diminished sensitivity of the banking system to changes in global liquidity conditions has helped limit the impact of the latest bout of global financ

Korea: The Reluctant Rate Cut

Slow growth, low inflation and weak external demand finally prompted the central bank to cut the policy rate after a seven-month hiatus. The latest mo

Korea: Difficult Start for the New President

The honeymoon most newly-elected candidates enjoy on first taking office has eluded President Park Geun-hye. Financial markets are taking the latest d

Korea: What Happened to Equities?

February 4, 2013

The domestic stock market is distinguished from the rest of the region and most of the world by its poor performance so far this year. The fundamental

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