Economy
💹 Economy
Macro economy, markets, companies, trade, employment.
- South Korea Semiconductor Exports Surge to New Monthly High Driven by AI Memory DemandThe Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy reported record-setting monthly semiconductor export volumes exceeding $11.8 billion, expanding South Korea’s national trade surplus for the fifteenth consecutive month.
- Bank of Korea Maintains Base Interest Rate Amid Moderating Inflation TrendsThe Monetary Policy Board of the Bank of Korea voted to maintain the benchmark base rate, citing stabilizing consumer prices, steady employment, and ongoing surveillance of household debt dynamics.
- Fair Trade Commission Introduces Mandatory Escrow Safeguards for Online MarketplacesThe Fair Trade Commission promulgated strict settlement timeframe caps and third-party escrow requirements for major e-commerce platforms to safeguard small merchant payouts and consumer transactions.