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South Korea's Per Capita GDP Slump: Taiwan Expected to Overtake for the First Time in 22 Years

SEOUL—South Korea's economic standing is facing a potential setback as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects a significant drop in its per capita Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rankin
South Korea 'Trapped': OECD Shock as Tax Revenue Plummets

SEOUL—South Korea faces a dire economic warning, with its ratio of tax revenue to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) plummeting to 17.6% in 2024, ranking it 30th out of 38 OECD member nations. This fi

Samsung Heiresses to Sell $1.3 Billion Worth of Samsung Electronics Shares for Inheritance Tax

SEOUL – The controlling family of Samsung Group is set to dispose of a massive block of Samsung Electronics shares, valued at approximately $1.3 billion, to fund the payment of inheritance taxes

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The Silent Debt Trap: How Revolving Credit Can Secretly Triple Your Bills: Seoul, South Korea – In an era where financial prudence is increasingly vital, a seemingly innocuous financial tool lurking ...; ONLINE TEAM 2025.05.12

The Sub-Won Strategy: South Korean Retailers Embrace Ultra-Low Prices as Consumer Sensitivity Peaks: Seoul, South Korea – In a stark departure from the long-held emphasis on "value for money," South Korean retailers, spanning ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.05.12

US Stock Market Faces Uphill Battle for Swift Recovery, Experts Warn at Seoul Money Show: Leading investment strategists and market analysts convened at the 2025 Seoul Money Show this past weekend, offering a cautious ou ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.05.12

Weak Philippine Q1 GDP Growth Fuels Expectations for Interest Rate Cut: The Philippine economy recorded a lower-than-expected annual growth rate of 5.4% in the first quarter of this year, increasing the ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2025.05.09

Philippines Aims for $2 Trillion Economy by 2050, Focuses on Attracting Private Investment: The Philippine government has set a target of reaching a $2 trillion economic scale by 2050, building on its strong economic growt ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2025.05.09

Surging New Taiwan Dollar: Reflecting Potential Outcomes of US-Taiwan Trade Negotiations?: On May 2nd, the New Taiwan Dollar (NTD) surged 3.3% against the US dollar, marking its largest single-day gain in 23 years. For Ta ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.05.09

Chinese and Hong Kong Equities Surge Towards One-Month Peak on Beijing's Proactive Stimulus and Easing Trade Concerns: Beijing and Hong Kong – Buoyed by a decisive move from Beijing to inject stimulus into its slowing economy, mainland Chinese ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.05.08

Vietnam Eyes Overhaul of Property Transfer Tax System to Combat Evasion and Boost Revenue: Hanoi, Vietnam – The Vietnamese government is actively pursuing a significant reform of its property transfer tax system, pr ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.05.07

Samsung Securities Cultivates Future Investors with Minor Account Opening Promotion: In a move to encourage early financial literacy and long-term wealth building, Samsung Securities has launched a special "Seed of ...; Desk 2025.05.07

Paraguay: Vegetable and Fruit Prices Soar 30% in 5 Months, Raising Concerns of Prolonged High Inflation: In Paraguay, the prices of vegetables and fruits have surged by an average of over 30% in the past five months, placing a signific ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.05.06

Asian Markets Mixed Amid US-China Trade Uncertainty; Australian Shares Decline on Westpac Earnings Miss: Asian stock markets exhibited a generally subdued performance on Monday, trading within a narrow range as investors cautiously mon ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.05.05

IMF Downgrades South Korea's Economic Outlook: $40,000 Per Capita GDP Delayed to 2029: A recent report from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cast a shadow over South Korea's economic trajectory, pushing back ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2025.05.05

Paraguay's April Inflation Slows to 0.4%, Cumulative 3% Records Persistent Pressure: The Central Bank of Paraguay (BCP) announced last month through a press conference that the inflation rate for April 2025 recorded ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.05.04

Wall Street Trades with Losses After Unexpected Contraction of the US GDP: New York – Wall Street experienced a downturn on Wednesday as major indices registered losses following the release of data ...; Greace Nunez Correspondent 2025.05.03

U.S. Economy Stumbles with Unexpected Q1 GDP Contraction Amid Tariff Fallout: Washington D.C. – The United States economy has delivered a significant shock, reporting a contraction of 0.3% in its Gross ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.05.03

Daejeon Boosts Digital Inclusion with Enhanced Assistive Technology Support for People with Disabilities: DAEJEON, SOUTH KOREA – Daejeon Metropolitan City has announced an ambitious initiative to bolster digital inclusion for its ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.05.03

Cheonan City Launches Intensive Crackdown on Delinquent Local Taxes to Bolster Fiscal Stability: Cheonan City, South Korea – Cheonan City has announced a robust initiative to aggressively pursue the collection of outstand ...; JEONG CHAN MYEONG Senior Reporter 2025.05.03

Cheonan City Boosts Green Mobility with Electric Motorcycle Subsidies, Incentivizing Scrappage of Polluting Vehicles: Cheonan, South Korea – In a proactive move to combat air pollution and foster a greener urban environment, Cheonan City has ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.05.03

Philippine April Inflation Expected to Slightly Increase, Impacted by Electricity and Public Transportation Fare Hikes: MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines' April consumer price index (CPI) inflation rate is expected to have slightly increase ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.05.03

South Korea's Parliament Approves 13.8 Trillion Won Supplementary Budget Amid Political Wrangling: Seoul, South Korea - The South Korean National Assembly has passed a 13.8 trillion won (approximately $10.1 billion USD) supplemen ...; Desk 2025.05.01

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