{
  "id": 12520223,
  "title": "Finance minister pledges to create favorable biz environment amid challenges",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/finance-minister-pledges-to-create-favorable-biz-environment-amid-12520223",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-07T02:12:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/policy/20261007/finance-minister-pledges-to-create-favorable-biz-environment-amid-challenges"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Korea is committed to fostering a more favorable business environment to boost economic growth, according to Finance Minister Lee Hyoung-il. The minister spoke on Wednesday during a meeting with representatives from Korea's six major business organizations, including SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won, who leads the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI).\n\nRecent economic data indicates the Korean economy has been experiencing growth despite a challenging environment, fueled by the global semiconductor boom. However, Lee cautioned that structural issues, such as an aging workforce and stagnant productivity, are hampering growth potential. The minister also highlighted persistent disparities across various sectors and the growing burden on citizens' livelihoods, including the rise in consumer prices.\n\nLee emphasized that the government will actively listen to businesses and collaborate with the private sector to implement policies that yield tangible results. He urged businesses to continue identifying challenges they face and provide recommendations to the government in response.",
  "summary": "Korea will work to create a favorable business environment to support economic growth while addressing structural challenges, such as stagnant productivity, the finance minister said Wednesday. Finance Minister Lee Hyoung-il made the remarks during a meeting with representatives of Korea's six major business lobbies, including SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won, who heads the Korea Chamber of…",
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        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "Finance minister pledges to create favorable biz environment amid challenges",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/finance-minister-pledges-to-create-favorable-biz-environment-amid-12510079",
        "published": "2026-10-07T01:00:01.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Finance minister pledges to create favorable biz environment amid challenges",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/finance-minister-pledges-to-create-favorable-biz-environment-amid",
        "published": "2026-10-07T01:12:04.000Z"
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