## Today's News Summary (December 26) * **Bank of Korea signals additional base rate cuts next year:** Taking into account increased economic risks and price stability. * **Domestic cryptocurrency exchange investors surpass 15 million:** Upward trend in virtual asset investment following the U.S. presidential election. * **Business sector proceeds with year-end events as planned to boost domestic demand:** Efforts to address weakened consumer sentiment and difficulties faced by small business owners. * **248 trillion won in policy financing supplied next year:** Concentrated investment of 136 trillion won in five priority sectors including semiconductors. * **Entry into super-aged society reignites debate over elderly age standard:** Highlighting severity of social issues such as elderly poverty rate amid growing senior population.
