Statistics Korea

[Economically active population and labor force participation rate] ◦ The economically active population marked 29.464 million persons in September, which grew 105 thousand persons or 0.4% year-on-year. ◦ The labor force participation rate stood at 64.6% in September, remaining...

Oct 16,2024

Ministry of Economy and Finance

Statistics Korea released report on the 'Economically active population survey' on October 16, 2024. The economically active population marked 29.464 million persons in September, which grew 105 thousand persons or 0.4% year-on-year. Please refer to the attached PDF.

Oct 16,2024

Ministry of Economy and Finance

On October 16, Deputy Prime Minister Choi Sang-mok convened the Ministerial Meeting on Economic Affairs at the Government Complex-Seoul to discuss the following agenda items: ① The current status of employment for September 2024, ② Progress of the “Semiconductor Ecosystem Support...

Oct 16,2024

Ministry of Economy and Finance

In September 2024, the employment rate for those aged 15 and above reached 63.3 % (+0.1%p), and labor force participation rates reached 64.4% (+0.0%p), both recording the highest level ever. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate saw a historic low of 2.1% (-0.2 %p).   * Employment Ind...

Oct 16,2024

Bank of Korea

□ The Export Price Index (KRW basis) decreased 2.3 percent from the previous month. o The index increased 1.2 percent over the last 12 months. □ The Import Price Index (KRW basis) decreased 2.2 percent from the previous month. o It decreased 3.3 percent over the last 1...

Oct 15,2024

Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) of the Republic of Korea is making effort to reinforce liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply chain cooperation with other countries in response to volatility risks in the global energy market with aim to stabilize the domestic natur...

Oct 15,2024

Ministry of the Interior and Safety

Korean Disaster Safety Companies Enter the Japanese Market •“Korea Pavilion” for disaster safety companies at RISCON TOKYO Security & Safety Trade Expo 2024• Minister Lee Sang-min emphasizing need for Korean companies to expand overseas and requesting relevant organization...

Oct 15,2024

Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) of the Republic of Korea announced today the launching of Boom-Up Korea Week 2024 (“Boom-Up”) from October 16–31, during which invited buyers from around the world will be visiting Korea to strike business deals...

Oct 15,2024

Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) of the Republic of Korea is making effort to reinforce liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply chain cooperation with other countries in response to volatility risks in the global energy market with aim to stabilize the domestic natur...

Oct 15,2024

Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) of the Republic of Korea announced today the launching of Boom-Up Korea Week 2024 (“Boom-Up”) from October 16–31, during which invited buyers from around the world will be visiting Korea to strike business deals...

Oct 15,2024