Economy faces persistent concerns, but positive signs growing: finance ministry

Economy faces persistent concerns, but positive signs growing: finance ministry

Korea's economy continues to face concerns due to a delayed recovery in construction investment and slowing exports, but positive signs, including improved consumer sentiment, continue to strengthen, the finance ministry said Friday. In its latest monthly economic assessment, known as the Green Book, the Ministry of Economy and Finance highlighted ongoing concerns — the delay in the recovery of construction investment, employment difficulties in…