Ministry of Economy and Finance

On March 27th, Deputy Prime Minister Choi Sang-mok held a virtual meeting with CEO of Euroclear Peter Sneyers to discuss cooperation for the smooth inclusion of Korea in the World Government Bond Index (WGBI) scheduled for this November. In particular, ahead of FTSE Russell*’s fi...

Mar 27,2025

Bank of Korea

□ The Composite Business Sentiment Index (CBSI) for all industries for Mar 2025 was 86.7, up 1.4 points from the previous month, but that for the outlook for the following month fell by 2.4 points to 85.6. ― In the manufacturing sector, the CBSI for Mar 2025 was 91.9, up 1.8 p...

Mar 26,2025

Ministry of Economy and Finance

The Ministry of Economy and Finance held an “Online Investor Relations (IR) on Korean Government Bonds” on March 25th (Tuesday) from 17:00 to 18:00 (KST)*, chaired by Second Vice Minister Kim Yoon-sang.   * London Time: 08:00-09:00,      Singapore/Hong Kong Time: 16:00-17:00   Th...

Mar 26,2025

Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT, Minister PARK Sang-woo) and the International Contractors Association of Korea (ICAK, Chairman HAN Man-hee) have announced the launch of an online voting campaign in order to commemorate the achievement of $1 trillion in...

Mar 25,2025

Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) of the Republic of Korea announced today that Korea’s retail industry advanced 4.4 percent year-on-year in February 2025, with offline sales declining 7.7 percent and online sales growing 16.7 percent. MOTIE's monthly ...

Mar 25,2025

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

1. The government of the Republic of Korea expresses deep regret over the Japanese government’s authorization on March 25 of high school textbooks that distort historical facts according to Japan’s self-centered view of history. The ROK government calls for a correction.2. Partic...

Mar 25,2025

Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency

- The 2025 Korean Youth Health Behavior Panel Survey marks the seventh year of a 10-year follow-up study (2019-2028) tracking 5,051 Korean youth.- The survey aims to examine changes in adolescent health behaviors and identify factors influencing health outcomes in adulthood. ...

Mar 25,2025

Cultural Heritage Administration

 New Gaya Discoveries Brought to Life in a Multifunctional Cultural Space Inside a Tunnel- A vast number of living remains excavated from the Archaeological Site in Bonghwang-dong, Gimhae, including high-quality ceremonial lacquerware from the first century, unveiled- A “Yed...

Mar 25,2025

Bank of Korea

□ The Composite Consumer Sentiment Index (CCSI) for March 2025 stood at 93.4, 1.8 points lower than in February 2025. ― Consumer sentiment regarding current living standards was unchanged at 87, and that concerning the future outlook was at 92, one point lower than in Febru...

Mar 25,2025

Ministry of Economy and Finance

  On March 25th, the government approved and finalized the “Guidelines for the 2026 Budget Proposal and Fund Management Plan” in a Cabinet meeting. In accordance with the National Finance Act, these guidelines will be notified to the heads of central government agencies by March ...

Mar 25,2025