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The South Korean government downgraded its GDP forecast for the year as the country battles MERS, and will pass a supplementary budget to combat the economic effects of the outbreak. Meg Teckman reports.
Seoul, Apr 27 (EFE/EPA).- South Korea's gross domestic product (GDP) grew 1.8 percent in the first quarter compared to the same period last year thanks to consumption, an expansionary fiscal policy and exports.Between January and March, the South Korean economy expanded to practically the same level as prior to the pandemic, according to the Bank of Korea (BoK) on Tuesday.With respect to the last quarter, GDP grew by 1.6 percent, improving on the growth rate of October-December 2020, which was 1.2 percent. (Camera: ARCHIVE).ARCHIVE FOOTAGE OF THE CITY OF SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA AND DEALERS WORKING AT HANA BANK IN SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA.
South Korean grandparents take childcare classes to update their skills as more mums return to work after giving birth. Paul Chapman reports.
More than 2, 000 South Korean schools shut last week because of the MERS outbreak reopen for classes. Rough cut (no reporter narration).
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is welcomed to The Hague by Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte as Yoon kicks off the second day of a technology-focused visit. The two countries, which already enjoy strong trade ties, are expected to sign several agreements after Yoon and Rutte finish up a meeting. IMAGES
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