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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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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