{
  "id": 19742843,
  "title": "Korean economy continues to 'grow at solid pace': finance ministry",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/korean-economy-continues-to-grow-at-solid-pace-finance-ministry-19742843",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-13T02:22:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20261113/korean-economy-continues-to-grow-at-solid-pace-finance-ministry"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Korean economy maintained a solid growth rate in November, according to the Ministry of Finance and Economy. In its latest economic report, known as the Green Book, the ministry expressed a more optimistic outlook on economic conditions compared to previous assessments. Previously, the ministry had described the economy as continuing to recover, but this term was dropped in April due to increased downside risks caused by the Middle East war. However, by May, the ministry resumed using the term recovery.\n\nThe recent economic growth is attributed to a significant increase in exports and an accelerating growth in investments, with consumption improving gradually. Despite these positive indicators, the ministry noted that uncertainties arising from the Middle East war could lead to inflationary pressures that may impact people's livelihoods.",
  "summary": "The Korean economy continues to \"grow at a solid pace,\" although inflationary pressures stemming from high oil prices could weigh on people's livelihoods, the finance ministry said Friday. The Ministry of Finance and Economy offered the assessment in the November edition of its economic report, known as the Green Book, signaling a more positive view of economic conditions after previously…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "S. Korean economy continues to 'grow at solid pace': finance ministry",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/s-korean-economy-continues-to-grow-at-solid-pace-finance-ministry",
        "published": "2026-11-13T01:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}