{
  "id": 13832450,
  "title": "Finance minister calls for diversification of trade network amid uncertainties",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/finance-minister-calls-for-diversification-of-trade-network-amid-13832450",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-12T00:42:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20261012/finance-minister-calls-for-diversification-of-trade-network-amid-uncertainties"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Finance Minister Lee Hyoung-il urged the diversification of Korea's trade network to tackle uncertainties, such as economic fragmentation and protectionism, during a meeting on international economic affairs with relevant ministers. Despite facing challenging external conditions, Korea maintains robust exports. The government will closely monitor trade matters with key nations to mitigate trade risks and strengthen diplomatic efforts to preserve stability. By expanding Korea's trade network, the government aims to boost the economy and assist businesses in accessing global markets. To tackle persistent tensions in the Middle East and supply chain disruptions due to the U.S.-China conflict, Lee emphasized the government's commitment to boosting domestic production, stockpiling, and developing overseas production capacity. Through high-level diplomatic talks, the government seeks to foster economic and supply chain cooperation with major countries and deliver tangible outcomes.",
  "summary": "Finance Minister Lee Hyoung-il on Monday stressed the need to diversify Korea's trade network to address uncertainties, including economic fragmentation and protectionism. Lee made the remarks during a meeting on international economic affairs with relevant ministers, highlighting Korea's continued strong exports despite challenging external conditions. \"The government will closely monitor trade…",
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        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "Finance minister calls for diversification of trade network amid uncertainties",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/finance-minister-calls-for-diversification-of-trade-network-amid",
        "published": "2026-10-12T00:05:30.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Finance minister calls for diversification of trade network amid uncertainties",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/finance-minister-calls-for-diversification-of-trade-network-amid-13829020",
        "published": "2026-10-12T00:22:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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