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Pieter Stalenhoef Talks About the Issues Affecting Economic Situation in South Korea

According to Pieter Stalenhoef, one of the most significant issues that have been affecting the economic situation in Korea is its export-driven economy being pushed down because of the escalation of the US-China trade war. He highlights the overall exports of semiconductors to China have reduced by 16 percent. Several other unofficial barriers such as China making an informal ban of television appearances and group tour packages by Korean celebrities are also affecting it.

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Pieter Stalenhoef Talks About the Issues Affecting Economic Situation in South Korea

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  1. Pieter Stalenhoef Talks About the Issues Affecting Economic Situation in South Korea

  2. The Headwinds and the Kospi Index • Pieter Stalenhoef came to know about the headwinds faced by South Korea through an article published in a popular business magazine. • The column stated how the companies under Kospi Index have seen an average share price decline of more than one third ever since the index turned negative. • Kospi Index is a benchmark that spans across global industries including but not limited to cars, smartphones, cosmetics, semiconductors, and entertainment.

  3. Issues Affecting the Economic Situation • According to Pieter Stalenhoef, one of the most significant issues that have been affecting the economic situation in Korea is its export-driven economy being pushed down because of the escalation of the US-China trade war. • He highlights the overall exports of semiconductors to China have reduced by 16 percent. • Several other unofficial barriers such as China making an informal ban of television appearances and group tour packages by Korean celebrities are also affecting it.

  4. The Bright Spots • Pieter Stalenhoef believes that there are various bright spots in the South Korean market which include improved transparency. • The improved transparency is a result of a newly implemented external audit law. • Another good news is that the president Moon Jae-in has also been pursuing more active fiscal properties to increase national debt.

  5. Introduction to Pieter Stalenhoef • Pieter Stalenhoef is a financial investment analyst based in Boston who is currently working for Highland Financial Group as a Financial Planner. • He has years of experience working in the financial industry and can be relied upon for keeping a close watch on the market developments worldwide. • He completed his master’s degree in investment management from Boston University and started his professional journey with Fidelity Investment.

  6. Thank YouPieter Stalenhoef

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