South Korea's industrial production declined 1.3% in January as semiconductor output plunged 4.4%, though retail sales rose 2.3% and facility investment surged 6.8%, showing mixed economic signals with consumption and investment remaining resilient despite manufacturing weakness.
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South Korea added 139,000 wage jobs in Q3 2025, but construction jobs fell for the eighth straight quarter, highlighting a slowing labor market and sectoral shifts.
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Wage Jobs Rise by 139,000 in Q3 2025—Construction Sector Contracts for Eighth Straight Quarter

South Korea added 139,000 wage jobs in Q3 2025, but construction jobs fell for the eighth straight quarter, highlighting a slowing labor market and sectoral shifts.

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UK Economy Shows Zero Growth in July Amid Manufacturing Decline

The UK's economy experienced zero growth in July, marking a continued slowdown, according to official figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This follows 0.4% growth in June and a 0.1% contraction in May. The July data indicates stagnation, largely driven by a decline in manufacturin... [More info]

South Korea’s industrial output fell 2.9% in May, missing forecasts, as manufacturing and facility investment declined and retail sales stagnated, signaling persistent weakness in domestic demand.
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April employment in South Korea rises by 194,000 year-on-year, with manufacturing sector seeing largest decline in over 6 years amid continued economic challenges in construction and youth employment.
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