S. Korean builder sentiment bounces back in Feb.

SEOUL, South Korean builders’ business sentiment rebounded in February from a month earlier on seasonal factors, but it remained subpar, a poll showed Tuesday.

The country’s construction business survey index (CBSI) came to 72 last month, up 5 points…

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S. Korean Bond Yields on Mar. 5, 2024

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

1-year TB 3.463 3.469 -0.6

2-year TB 3.441 3.438 +0.3

3-year TB 3.349 3.360 -1.1

10-year TB 3.409 3.434 -2.5

2-year MSB 3.413 3.416 -0.3

3-year CB (AA-) 3.992 4.008 -1.6

91-day CD 3.680 3.680 0.0

Sour…

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S. Korea, GCC discuss ways to utilize FTA

SEOUL, South Korea’s trade ministry said Tuesday it has discussed ways to utilize a recently-struck free trade agreement (FTA) with a group of Arab countries, as Seoul seeks to diversify its trade destinations.

Trade Minister Cheong In-kyo met ambass…

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S. Korea, U.S. discuss cooperation in chip sector

SEOUL, South Korea’s industry ministry said Tuesday it has discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in the semiconductor sector with the U.S. chipmakers’ trade association.

Deputy Minister for Trade Yang Byeong-nae met with John Neuffer, the p…

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