Finance minister expects exports to top $1 tril. this year

Korea's Finance Minister Lee Hyoung-il has predicted that the country's exports will reach a record high of $1 trillion this year, despite ongoing challenges from the Middle East crisis. This achievement is significant because it indicates the resilience of Korea's economy, which is expected to grow by around 3 percent this year. A strong export sector is crucial for Korea's economy, as it accounts for a large portion of the country's GDP.

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Korea's finance minister is signalling a strong export performance this year. That could lift investor sentiment and boost the country's economy.

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