News Briefing
Economic News Briefing (August 2009)
Aug 2009
List of news
- GDP expands a robust 2.3% in the second quarter (Advanced)
- IMF upgrades Korea’s growth forecast for this year
- Korea signs comprehensive trade deal with India
- Inbound FDI on the rise in the first half
- Non-financial firms allowed to hold up to 9% of shares in a bank
- Korea outlines the privatization plan of Korea Development Bank
- Media bills approved at National Assembly and Cabinet meeting
- Temporary Regulatory Relief goes into effect from July
- Korea pledges to cut greenhouse gas emissions
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