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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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Trace Cesium Halts Japanese Nut Import to South Korea: SEOUL, South Korea – Import procedures for processed peanuts and nuts from Japan have been halted after minute traces of rad ...; Desk 2025.04.28

IMF Downgrades South Korea's Path to $40,000 Per Capita GDP, Citing Global Uncertainties: SEOUL - South Korea's ascent to a $40,000 per capita GDP milestone is expected to take longer than previously anticipated, accordi ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.28

South Korean Self-Employed Face Mounting Debt Amid Economic Slump: SEOUL - South Korea's self-employed sector is facing a growing financial strain, with debt levels soaring to over three times thei ...; Desk 2025.04.28

Itaipu 'Slept' Through Real Depreciation, Resulting in ₩200 Billion Loss?: Economist Gladys Benegas Points to Poor Financial Management Overlooking Exchange Rate Risk: A controversy is brewing over claims that Itaipu Binacional (hereinafter referred to as Itaipu), a joint hydroelectric power plant ...; Desk 2025.04.28

Taiwan's Export Growth Projected to Remain Robust Amidst Trade Dynamics: The Taiwan-based think tank, the Chung-Hua Institution for Economic Research (CIER), has released a projection indicating that Tai ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.04.27

South Korea and U.S. Launch Full-Scale Trade Talks Amidst High-Stakes Tariff Dispute: Washington D.C. – South Korea and the United States have officially commenced comprehensive trade negotiations following a p ...; Desk 2025.04.27

Credit Rating Agency Warns of Challenges for Paraguay's Banking System: ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay – International credit rating agency Fix SCR recently issued a report warning that Paraguay's bank ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.04.25

Paraguay's Central Bank Holds Key Interest Rate at 6.00% for 13th Consecutive Month: ASUNCIÓN – The Central Bank of Paraguay (BCP) announced yesterday, following a meeting of its Monetary Policy Committ ...; Desk 2025.04.25

South Korea's Economic Growth Stalls, Raising Concerns Over Finance Minister's Leadership: Seoul – South Korea's economic growth has hit a snag, with the first quarter's real gross domestic product (GDP) contracting ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.04.24

South Korea to Implement Tax Deduction for Gym and Pool Memberships to Boost Fitness Participation: In a move to alleviate the financial burden of physical activity and encourage greater public participation in sports, the South K ...; Desk 2025.04.24

Egypt's Central Bank Implements First Interest Rate Cut in Five Years Amid Inflation Concerns: Cairo, Egypt - In a significant shift of monetary policy, the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) unexpectedly slashed its benchmark inter ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.04.24

IMF Sounds Alarm for Argentina: Global Economic Slowdown Looming Amidst US Tariff Hikes: Washington D.C. - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a stark warning regarding a significant deceleration in global ...; Greace Nunez Correspondent 2025.04.22

Paraguay's Multidimensional Poverty Shows Slow Improvement Despite Economic Growth: Recently, the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (CEPAL) released a report on multidimensional poverty in the ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.04.22

Encarnación Gears Up for 2025 World Rally with Tailored Financial Support for SMEs: ENCARNACIÓN, Paraguay – In anticipation of the prestigious 2025 World Rally Championship event set to take place in E ...; Greace Nunez Correspondent 2025.04.21

Surging Menu Prices at Major South Korean Food Chains Spark Consumer Outcry Amid Record Profits: A growing wave of price hikes across major South Korean food and beverage franchises, including coffee shops, burger joints, and f ...; Desk 2025.04.20

South Korean Fuel Prices Continue Downward Trend for Tenth Consecutive Week Amidst International Oil Market Fluctuations: For the tenth consecutive week, the average prices of gasoline and diesel at South Korean gas stations have simultaneously decline ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.04.20

Paraguay's Central Bank Raises 2025 GDP Growth Forecast Amidst Solid Growth: The Central Bank of Paraguay (BCP) announced that it has revised its 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast upwards fro ...; Desk 2025.04.17

Won's Weak Rebound Amid Dollar's Slide Signals Deeper Economic Woes Stemming from Trade Tensions: While the U.S. dollar has experienced a significant depreciation of nearly 10% against a cohort of major global currencies, the So ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.04.16

Bleak Outlook Persists: International Bodies Foresee Sub-2% Growth for South Korean Economy Amid Lingering Political Instability: Concerns surrounding the trajectory of the South Korean economy continue to mount as another prominent international organization ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2025.04.16

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