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[Korea Issues Summary] Expanded Budget for AI, Economic Shock Despite Trade Deal, China’s Anti-Dumping Extension, Upcoming Korea-U.S. Summit, AI as Growth Engine (2025.09.01)
ByPeter Kim 2025년 09월 01일2025년 12월 28일

1. Korea Unveils 2026 Budget with 8.1% Increase, AI Investment at CoreThe Korean government announced its 2026 national budget, projecting a sharp 8.1% increase compared to the previous year, totaling 728 trillion won. Central to this expansion is a significant allocation for artificial intelligence development, with 35.3 trillion won earmarked for AI research and applications,…

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[Korea Issues Summary] Rate Hold, SK Telecom Data Leak Fine, China’s Anti-Dumping Extension, North Korea’s Nuclear Expansion, U.S.-Korea Nuclear Fuel Talks (2025.08.29)
ByPeter Kim 2025년 08월 29일2025년 12월 28일

1. Bank of Korea Keeps Base Rate at 2.50%, Balancing Debt Risks and U.S. Economic HeadwindsThe Bank of Korea (BOK) decided to keep its benchmark interest rate steady at 2.50% during its Monetary Policy Committee meeting on August 28, with six votes in favor and one dissenting opinion for a cut. The central bank’s stance…

Read More [Korea Issues Summary] Rate Hold, SK Telecom Data Leak Fine, China’s Anti-Dumping Extension, North Korea’s Nuclear Expansion, U.S.-Korea Nuclear Fuel Talks (2025.08.29)