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Spending pledges are partly to reduce a reliance on Japanese imports
Exports of hydrogen fluoride, used in semiconductor industry, fell almost 84 per cent in July
Spending in 2020 to rise 8 per cent as economy falters on trade war and Japan spat
Fertility rate well below neighbours such as Japan despite campaign for more babies
Currency is already the worst performer in Asia due to slow global growth
Seoul faces strong external headwinds from China slowdown and spat with Japan
Governor points to Japan trade restrictions and deteriorating economic conditions
Exports have been battered by US-China trade tensions
Fall in manufacturing for the quarter contributed to overall drop
Grim economic data puts further pressure on President Moon to boost growth
News adds to pressure on President Moon Jae-in who has made job creation a key policy
Tough regulation and low levels of investment hold back emergence of new technologies
President shakes up administration after economic worries erode public support
Critics warn Bank of Korea’s move could accelerate economic slowdown
Some 150,000 workers walk out of factories calling for changes to dominant conglomerates
Move echoes other Asia efforts and comes as benchmark index faces worst month in a decade
Seoul cuts fuel tax by 15% and offers $13bn support for smaller companies
Shares slump after Boeing-led group triumphs in trainer aircraft contract
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