Downgraded

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As a result concerns about North Korea, on February 11, Moody's Investors Services downgraded South Korea's credit rating from positive to negative. An election of a new president who might possibly have anti-U.S. interests regarding dealing with North Korea could also complicate matters.

International economic relations, Evaluation, United States foreign relations, North Korean foreign relations, South Korean foreign relations, Rankings

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A new spring in its step

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This article discusses how the South Korean footwear industry is responding to a slump in sales. Companies like Sungho Industrial are investing in technology and design and developing and marketing their own brands.

Sales & consumption, Marketing procedures, Finance, Marketing, Footwear industry, Technology application, Company marketing practices, Industry sales and revenue, Sungho Industrial

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The dangers of militancy

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The reasons for the conflict between the South Korean government and the South Korean labor unions have been provided. The effect of this conflict on the South Korean economy has been provided.

Personnel administration, Labor organizations, Labor Unions, Labor Unions and Similar Labor Organizations, Economic aspects, Negotiation, mediation and arbitration, Labor relations, Administrative agencies, Government agencies, Labour unions

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