Hong Nam-ki: "We will fully focus on managing and responding to the economic situation in the 4th quarter"

[Asia Economy Reporter Jang Sehee] Hong Nam-ki, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance, stated on the 26th, "We will make every effort to manage and respond to the economic situation in the 4th quarter."

On the 26th, Deputy Prime Minister Hong held an expanded executive meeting at the Government Complex Sejong and said, "Starting tomorrow, the 3rd and 4th quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP), September Consumer Sentiment Index (CSI) and Business Survey Index (BSI), September Industrial Activity Trends, and October export statistics will be released sequentially. This week is an important time to predict the economic situation for the 4th quarter and the entire year and to gauge the direction of the economy next year through these indicators." He added, "We will make every effort to manage and respond to the economic situation in the 4th quarter."

Deputy Prime Minister Hong emphasized, "In the process of responding to current issues, special attention must be paid to capturing and managing potential risk factors and efforts to prepare for the future should not be neglected." He urged, "Please list and review once again to ensure that risk factors and future preparation tasks are not left unattended or in blind spots."

He said, "The Ministry of Economy and Finance staff are working hard despite difficult circumstances," and added, "Please continue to take care of your health and keep up your efforts."

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