Korea
This chart shows Korea's household debt-to-GDP ratio rocketing to 89%
In fact, it may have jumped to over 90% by now.
USD-KRW rate heading to a 16-month low
But here's why their woes are ''excessive''.
Here are evidences that Korea's economic growth is bouncing back
But policy rates will likely stand pat at 2.75%.
South Korea's foreign exchange reserves reach all-time high
The figure is now over $326 billion.
Korea frontloads expenditures to boost economy
72% of planned expenditures assigned in 1H13.
Korea industrial production inched 2.3% higher
This and PMI rising to 50 deserve an applause.
South Korea grapples with weaker-than-expected exports
December decline breaks a three-month rally.
The pressure is up for the new Korean president
Park Geun Hye’s stance on “economic democracy” likely to be tested.
South Korean exit polls show Park Geun-hye likely to win over Moon Jae-in
But whoever wins, one thing is certain about fiscal policies.
Bank of Korea keeps interest rates at 2.75%
No rate cut as domestic demand still anemic.
Check out this graph showing Korea's 36-year low share of investment
Plus a record-high share of exports in GDP.
Korea's exports growth surge to 3.9%
Manufacturing PMI also rose to 48.2.
Korea to kick off bilateral currency swap agreement with China
The deal was worth US$57b.
Korean exports climb 3.9% in November
Latest sign of regional export stabilization, says BBVA.
Korea's inflation pegged to ease to 1.8%
Thankfully, food prices have fallen.
Korea to benefit from China's recovery
Industrial production is forecast to rise.
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