Bank of Korea rate cut expected under government pressure

(Reuters) - The Bank of Korea is forecast to cut interest rates this week, a Reuters survey shows, a sharp turnaround in market expectations over the past month that raises questions about the central bank's independence.

South Korea economic growth beats forecasts

South Korea's economy grew more than forecast in the first quarter, helped by a jump in construction and exports. Asia's fourth-largest economy expanded by 3.9% in the January-to-March quarter from a year earlier.

SKorea plans $15 bln extra budget to boost economy

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea's government announced a $15.3 billion stimulus plan Tuesday to boost slowing growth in Asia's fourth-largest economy.

South Korea lowers growth forecast as exports slow

South Korea has cut its growth forecast for the second time in three months, amid a slowdown in its exports.

South Korea inflation at 1.5% moderating to 12-year low

Inflation in South Korea has moderated to a 12-year low, paving the pay for authorities to boost growth as exports and manufacturing data disappoints.

S.Korea's economy grows at fastest pace for year

South Korea's economy grew at the fastest pace for a year on a quarterly basis in January-March thanks partly to strong industrial output, according to the central bank.

SKorea's economy slows amid waning overseas demand

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea's economy grew at its slowest pace in two years in the fourth quarter last year as manufacturing waned amid weak overseas demand, the country's central bank said Thursday.