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South Korea Faces Economic Stagnation Without Productivity Breakthrough, Central Bank Warns

South Korea Faces Economic Stagnation Without Productivity Breakthrough, Central Bank Warns

SEOUL, Jun. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea faces a grim economic outlook unless it can significantly boost productivity, according to a recent report by the Bank of Korea. The nation’s economic growth is at risk due to a combination of ultra-low birth rates, rapid aging, and stagnating productivity, which together could lead to economic stagnation [...]

Survey Shows Nearly Three-Quarters of Economists Anticipate Prolonged Low Growth

Survey Shows Nearly Three-Quarters of Economists Anticipate Prolonged Low Growth

SEOUL, Dec. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — Nearly three-fourths of local economic experts expect South Korea’s economic growth to remain stuck in a low range over the long term amid overseas risks, a poll showed Tuesday. The survey of 211 professors of economics and business administration showed 73.2 percent of the respondents predict the economy to grow [...]