Rising oil prices weighing on consumer, business sentiment: finance ministry
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Source: The Korea Herald
Published: 2026-04-17 11:51 UTC+10:00
Section: All News
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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Escalating geopolitical tensions linked to the prolonged Middle East conflict are posing risks of inflation and greater downside pressure on the South Korean economy, the finance ministry said Friday.
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