Economic News Briefing (April 2009)
List of news - GDP was up 2.2% year-on-year in 2008 (Preliminary) - Inbound FDI in Q1 posted a healthy US$1,677 million - The Korean government raises US$3 bln in dollar debt sale - S. Korea’s contribution to the successful G20 summit - S. Korea to allow dual citizenship for skilled foreigners - “Human New Deal” to nurture middle-income class - S. Korea takes preemptive initiatives to strengthen financial institutions - 2008 Consolidated fiscal balance with a surplus of 11.9 trillion won * For further details, please refer to the attached file.
Apr 2009