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S. Korea’s Consumption Propensity Hits 13-year Low in 2017

S. Korea’s Consumption Propensity Hits 13-year Low in 2017

SEOUL, Sept. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s propensity to consume fell to a 13-year low in 2017 as households tightened their purse strings amid a sluggish economy, central bank data showed Thursday. The average consumption propensity, or the ratio of total private and government spending to disposable income, stood at 78.9 percent, down 0.2 [...]

Younger Koreans Spend Less for Fear of Post-retirement Life

Younger Koreans Spend Less for Fear of Post-retirement Life

SEOUL, May 28 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent survey showed that the stagnation in consumption in the private sector comes from the anxiety over the life after retirement. Because of the longer life expectancy and shortening working period, younger generations are reluctant to spend now in preparation for their future. According to a Korea Development [...]