Middle East crisis spurs economic risks, inflationary pressure: KDI
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Source: South Korea
Published: 2026-04-07 13:00 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Business, Middle East, South Korea, Energy, Economy & Finance, World News, Business & Economy, War & Conflict
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SEOUL, April 7 (Yonhap) -- Downside risks to the South Korean economy are increasing amid the prolonged conflict in the Middle East as rising global oil prices and supply chain disruptions could have broader negative impacts on prices, consumption and exports, a state-run think tank said Tuesday.
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