Morning Headlines: South Korea's Economy and Politics
Today's news covers the National Assembly schedule, the domestic stock market decline, and government concerns over inflation, employment, and the livelihoods of vulnerable groups.
Morning Headlines: November 13, 2026
Politics
- National Assembly Schedule Today — The National Assembly Speaker is scheduled to deliver a congratulatory speech at the local autonomy policy convention at 2:00 PM and receive the Indian Ambassador at 3:30 PM. The standing committee schedule includes the plenary session of the Trade, Industry, Energy, SMEs, and Startups Committee at 9:30 AM.
Economy
- Domestic Stock Market Decline — Yonhap News reported on November 13 that domestic stocks fell by nearly 1%. The report attributed the drop to investor caution regarding the potential impact of NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang's departure on the artificial intelligence ecosystem.
- Government Expresses Livelihood Concerns Amid Growth — Citing export growth, increased investment, and improved consumption, the government assessed that growth remains solid, but voiced concerns over livelihood burdens such as inflation pressures from high oil prices and employment issues.
Society
- Youth Employment and Vulnerable Groups' Struggles — The government's November economic assessment pointed to sluggish youth employment and hardships faced by vulnerable groups as key factors burdening people's livelihoods.
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