Yoon’s ‘crazy’ actions rattle South Korea’s currency and economy

Yoon’s ‘crazy’ actions rattle South Korea’s currency and economy

[South China Morning Post] - 12/28/2024

Experts say political polarisation and deepening post-martial law crisis could hold back investment in the country.



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