The number of babies born in South Korea increased on-year for the second consecutive month in August, data showed Wednesday, amid lingering demographic challenges caused by the ultra-low birth rate and rapid aging.
A total
Seoul shares closed higher possible slower pace in the Federal Reserve’s rate cuts. The Korean won continued to slip against the U.S. dollar.
The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index rose 28.92 points, or 1.1
The number of South Koreans who moved to other regions in the country rose 3.1 percent on-year in September, data showed Wednesday, as more people relocated to outside Seoul in search of more affordable housing.
Seoul shares closed higher Wednesday on tech and auto gains amid concerns over a possible slower pace in the Federal Reserve’s rate cuts. The Korean won continued to slip against the U.S. dollar.
The benchmark
Today (%) Previous Session(%) Change (BP)
1-year TB 2.879 2.879 0.0
2-year TB 2.960 2.945 +1.5
3-year TB 2.963 2.943 +2.0
10-year TB 3.144 3.130 +1.4
2-year MSB 2.944 2.925 +1.9
3-year CB (AA-) 3.533