Day: January 25, 2024

S. Korean economy grows 1.4 pct in 2023: BOK

South Korea’s economy logged a relatively decent growth last year despite sluggish exports and lukewarm domestic demand amid tightening monetary policies around the globe, central bank data showed Thursday.

The country’s real gross domestic product …

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S. Korean Bond Yields on Jan. 25, 2024

Today (%) Previous Session(%) Change (BP)

1-year TB 3.347 3.345 +0.2

2-year TB 3.365 3.353 +1.2

3-year TB 3.313 3.300 +1.3

10-year TB 3.419 3.400 +1.9

2-year MSB 3.350 3.349 +0.1

3-year CB (AA-) 4.061 4.051 +1.0

91-day CD

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Former FM Kang named as new president of Asia Society

Former South Korean Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha has been named the new president and CEO of the Asia Society, a global nonprofit institution focusing on enhancing the understanding of Asia, its board of trustees announced Wednesday.

Kang, who se…

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Biz outlook up for February amid export recovery

South Korea’s business sentiment improved for February amid a recovery in exports, a central bank poll showed Thursday.

Local companies’ business sentiment index (BSI) stood at 69 for the coming month, up from 68 the previous month, according to

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