September 25, 2024

Childbirths in S. Korea rise by most in 12 years in July

The number of babies born in South Korea rose by the largest margin in 12 years in July as the country is struggling to address the grim demographic changes of ultra-low birth rate and rapid aging, data showed Wednesday.

A total of 20,601 babies wer…

S. Korean Bond Yields on Sept. 25, 2024

Today (%) Previous Session(%) Change (BP)

1-year TB 2.865 2.880 -1.5

2-year TB 2.822 2.866 -4.4

3-year TB 2.812 2.854 -4.2

10-year TB 2.997 3.026 -2.9

2-year MSB 2.880 2.917 -3.7

3-year CB (AA-) 3.401 3.439 -3.8

91-day CD 3.530 3.530 0.0

Sou…

PM says call for two Korean states violates Constitution

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo said Wednesday that former presidential chief of staff Im Jong-seok’s recent call for South Korea and North Korea to exist as two separate states runs against the Constitution.

Han made the remark during a meeting with re…

Gov’t to enhance evaluation system for policy funds to startups

The government will work to further advance its evaluation system for policy loans to startup businesses, a move aimed at identifying areas that can make the most out of the much-needed funds, the vice chief of the financial regulator said Wednesday….