Korea Q3 2026 GDP Preview: Oct 27 Release and the Numbers to Compare
The Bank of Korea releases advance Q3 2026 GDP on Oct 27 at 8:00 KST. The Q1 and Q2 baselines, the release schedule, and IMF and OECD forecasts.
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Korea’s Supply-Chain “Lead Company” Program: Applications Close Nov 16, 2026
Korea is taking applications for its supply-chain stabilization lead-company program until Nov 16, 2026. Who can apply, benefits, documents and dates.
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Korea’s September 2026 Jobs Report: +113,000 Jobs, Unemployment at 2.0%
Korea’s September 2026 Employment Trend: employed persons 29.266 million (+113,000 y/y), unemployment 2.0%, 15-64 employment rate 70.6%. Ages, industries and the insurance data.
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Korea’s New Crypto Transfer Reporting Rule: What the Draft Says and How to Comment by Oct 26
Korea’s draft decree would make crypto transfer firms report cross-border and personal-wallet transfers to the Bank of Korea from Dec 3. Comments close Oct 26.
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Why Korea’s KOSPI Fell 21% in Seven Trading Days (Oct 2–15, 2026)
Korea’s KOSPI closed at 5,554.22 on Oct 15, 2026, down 7.57% on the day and 20.70% below its Oct 2 close after seven straight losses.
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September COFIX Hits 3.43%: A Guide for Foreigners with Korean Loans
Korea’s September COFIX (new funds) is 3.43% (+0.25pp). Outstanding 3.15%, new-outstanding 2.79%. Banks usually apply from Oct 16; BOK decides Oct 22.
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Alaska LNG and the $54 Billion Figure: What Washington and Seoul Each Say
The White House says $54 billion of Korea’s US investment is tied to Alaska LNG. Seoul says it has only agreed to review the project. What each side said.
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Korea’s Energy Voucher 2026: How the Winter Heating Subsidy Works, Who Qualifies and How Much
Korea’s 2026 energy voucher helps low-income households with heating bills: up to KRW 701,300 a year, winter use from Oct 1, apply by Dec 31. Who qualifies and how it works.
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Bank of Korea’s October 22 Decision: Why a Hold at 3.00% Is Expected, and What Could Follow
The Bank of Korea sets its base rate on October 22. Why markets expect a hold at 3.00% after two hikes, what September inflation showed, and what comes next.
