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Journal of Economic Policy KDI Journal of Economic Policy, August 2026

In this issue, you can explore a range of papers offering in-depth analyses of key economic issues, including invoicing currency and exchange rate transmission in Korea’s exports and the effects of the Basic Pension reform on the consumption and labor supply of the elderly.

KDI News 2026 Knowledge Sharing Program (KSP) Global Innovation Conference Successfully Concludes

Held on September 7, the 2026 KSP Global Innovation Conference explored how AI and digital transformation can drive sustainable and inclusive growth through effective policies, institutions, and international cooperation.

September 17, 2026

Economic Outlook KDI ECONOMIC OUTLOOK | UPDATE 2026.08

The Korean economy is projected to grow by a strong 3.2% in 2026, supported by favorable conditions in the global semiconductor market, and by 2.2% in 2027.

August 19, 2026

KDI NEWS World Bank-KDI GKEDC Capacity-Building Program on State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs)

KDI GKEDC, jointly with the World Bank (WB), successfully hosted a training program from July 13 to 17 to share Korea's policy experiences and support the successful state-owned enterprise (SOE) reform of the Cambodian, Lao, and Malaysian governments.

August 27, 2026

Other Research KOR KDI Review of the North Korean Economy, August 2026

The August issue examines new research methods developed to address the persistent scarcity of reliable information and official statistics on North Korea.

August 31, 2026

KDI News 「2026 International Conference on Economic Education: Reconstructing Economic Education in the AGI Era」 Held

The Ministry of Finance and Economy and KDI successfully hosted the "2026 International Conference on Economic Education," providing over 300 participants with practical insights into new directions for economic education in the AI era.

KDI FOCUS Shifting Mandatory Closures to Weekdays: Implications for Retail Policy

Considering regional conditions and the recent retail environment characterized by active shifts in consumption between online and offline channels, there is a need to more actively consider shifting mandatory closing days to weekdays.

August 27, 2026

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The office provides timely analysis of economic conditions and long-term macroeconomic policy recommendations.

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