South Korea

South Korea is the 11th largst economy in the world and ranks 4th among emerging markets in terms of GDP. The Korean economy grew at a rate of 3% in 2017. A subsscription to EMIS provides access to a database of over 9,000 companies in South Korea as well as a range of sector reports, macroeconomic data and news from 150 local and global sources.

Latest News

  • South Korea - CPI inflation accelerates slightly to 2.6% y/y in July EmergingMarketWatch - Daily News | 2021-Aug-03
  • [Newsmaker] Gyeonggi's push for relief funds fuels infighting The Korea Herald | 2021-Aug-03
  • [Newsmaker] Lee Jae-myung's push for relief funds fuels ruling party infighting The Korea Herald | 2021-Aug-03
  • Lee Jae-myung's push for relief funds fuels ruling party infighting The Korea Herald | 2021-Aug-03
  • (EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on Aug. 3) Yonhap News | 2021-Aug-02
  • South Korea cut $485.8 million of defense budget, including for F-35A plan, for COVID-19 extra budget Bahrain News Agency | 2021-Aug-02
  • S. Korea troubled by US, EU talks of carbon border tax The Korea Herald | 2021-Aug-02
  • Gov't cut 560 bln won of defense budget, including for F-35A plan, for COVID-19 extra budget Yonhap News | 2021-Aug-02
  • Stagflation concerns return to haunt financial markets Intellasia.Net News | 2021-Aug-02
  • US Senators will 'get the job done' on infrastructure: Schumer MediaCorp NewsAsia | 2021-Jul-31
  • Stagflation concerns return to haunt financial markets The Korea Times | 2021-Jul-31
  • N Korea's economy sees biggest contraction in 23 years, Korea's central bank says Intellasia.Net News | 2021-Jul-31

COUNTRY STATISTICS

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Largest companies in SOUTH KOREA

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LATEST REPORTS

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  • Southeast Asia Facilities Management Emerging Business Models and Growth Opportunities F&S - Country/Regional Reports | 2021-Jul-20
    Asia-Pacific Network Security Growth Opportunities F&S - Country/Regional Reports | 2021-Jul-15
    Southeast Asian District Cooling Growth Opportunities F&S - Country/Regional Reports | 2021-Jul-15
  • South Korea Autos Report 2021 Fitch Solutions - Industry Reports | 2021-Jul-19
    Asia-Pacific Commercial Vehicles Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 impact and Forecast (2021 - 2026) Mordor Regional Industry Reports | 2021-Jun-30
    Asia-Pacific Micronutrient Fertilizer Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2021 - 2026) Mordor Regional Industry Reports | 2021-Jun-30
  • Asia Pacific Smart Manufacturing Market - Growth, Trends, and Forecasts (2021 - 2026) Mordor Regional Industry Reports | 2021-Jul-01
    South Korea Petrochemicals Report 2020 Fitch Solutions - Industry Reports | 2021-Jul-22
    South Korea Medical Devices Report 2021 Fitch Solutions - Industry Reports | 2021-Jul-23
  • South Korea Petrochemicals Report 2021 Fitch Solutions - Industry Reports | 2021-Jul-23
    South Korea Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare Report 2021 Fitch Solutions - Industry Reports | 2021-Jul-22
    South Korea Telecommunications Report 2021 Fitch Solutions - Industry Reports | 2021-Jul-22

SELECTED NEWS

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  • Seoul: North Korea releases army rice reserves amid shortage Oreanda World Econ. News | 2021-Aug-03
    Kim Jong-un in Good Health Despite Appearing With Mystery Band-Aid on Head - South Korean Spy Agency Oreanda World Econ. News | 2021-Aug-03
    Pyongyang wants economic sanctions eased as `precondition' for revived dialogue with US, South Korean lawmakers say Oreanda World Econ. News | 2021-Aug-03
  • S. Korea: New cases stay in 1,200s for 2nd day, no signs of letup amid 4th wave of pandemic Newspackage | 2021-Aug-03
    South Korea - BOK MPC members suggest economy is ready for rate hike in minutes from Jul 15 EmergingMarketWatch - Daily News | 2021-Aug-03
    STL COLLABORATES WITH FACEBOOK CONNECTIVITY TO DEVELOP EVENSTAR RADIO UNITS FOR THE OPEN RAN ECOSYSTEM PR Newswire - English | 2021-Aug-03
  • S. Korea: New cases stay in 1,200s for 2nd day, no signs of letup amid 4th wave of pandemic Business News | 2021-Aug-03
    UKRAINE: USA TO IMPOSE ANTIDUMPING DUTIES ON PIPE Metals and Mining News of Ukraine and Russia | 2021-Aug-03
    South Korea - Korean carmakers’ car sales fall by 0.2% y/y in July EmergingMarketWatch - Daily News | 2021-Aug-03
  • South Korea - Cabinet approves decree to increase number of alternative holidays EmergingMarketWatch - Daily News | 2021-Aug-03
    South Korea - CPI inflation accelerates slightly to 2.6% y/y in July EmergingMarketWatch - Daily News | 2021-Aug-03
    DABLE PARTNERS WITH IAS TO STRENGTHEN BRAND SAFETY CAPABILITIES FOR MARKETERS PR Newswire - English | 2021-Aug-03

INDUSTRY REPORTS on emis store

EMIS Insights - Southeast Asia Oil and Gas Sector Report 2019/2020 51 pages | 2020-May-01
EMIS Insights - Southeast Asia Automotive Sector Report 2019/2020 67 pages | 2020-Apr-30
EMIS Insights - South Korea Construction and Real Estate Sector Report 2016/2017 64 pages | 2020-May-07
EMIS Insights - South Korea Agriculture Sector Report 2016/2017 60 pages | 2020-May-14
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LATEST BLOG ARTICLES

UAE, South Korea to boost co-operation in energy, nuclear sectors
UAE, South Korea to boost co-operation in energy, nuclear sectors
South Korea’s economy unexpectedly shrinks 0.3% q/q in Q1 2019
South Korea’s economy unexpectedly shrinks 0.3% q/q in Q1 2019
South Korea’s exports of eco-friendly vehicles grow 33% per year since 2012
South Korea’s exports of eco-friendly vehicles grow 33% per year since 2012
South Korea’s domestic supply in manufacturing drops 4.1% y/y in Q1 2019
South Korea’s domestic supply in manufacturing drops 4.1% y/y in Q1 2019
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