- As of December 31st, 2024, the KOSPI closed down 0.22% at 2,399, while the KOSDAQ closed up 1.83% at 678. - Hiring plans by companies through the first quarter of next year are expected to decline by 33,000 positions compared to the previous year, signaling continued uncertainties in the job market. - The GTX-A line, which opened from Unjeong New Town in Paju, Gyeonggi Province to Seoul Station, was not particularly crowded on its first weekday on the 30th, but passengers were satisfied with its speed and convenience. - Industrial production in November declined for the third consecutive month due to factors including an automobile strike, and the construction sector recorded its longest streak of production decline in seven months since statistics began to be compiled. - The delinquency rate at major loan companies surged to record highs in the first half of this year, indicating reduced funding availability for financially vulnerable populations.
