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Korea (Republic of)

Published Dec 29, 2005

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Abstract:

Improved financial sector stability. Increased flexibility of Korean won. A strong net external position. South Korea has been a net external creditor since 2000. A resilient fiscal position. South Korea has maintained a general government surplus since 2000. Serious geopolitical risk stemming from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) and a high contingent risk posed by potential costs in reunifying the Korean peninsula. Slow reform of key issues such as labor relations and support for the SME sector. The ratings are based on several factors. Korea's financial sector has strengthened. Loan concentrations to single names have diminished. Risk management systems have been upgraded in the run-up to implementation of Basel II capital guidelines. System-wide profitability has nearly doubled

Report Type:

Full Report

Ticker

ROKZ@KS

Issuer

Korea (the Republic of)

Sector

Global Issuers, Structured Finance

Country

Korea

Region

United States

Format:

PDF

Korea's Ratings Affirmed As External Strength Offsets Rising Debt; Outlook Stable – 2006/11/08 – US$ 150.00

Korea (Republic of) – 2006/11/21 – US$ 500.00

Research Update: Korea ?A/A-1' Foreign Currency And ?A+/A-1' Local Currency Ratings Affirmed; Outlook Stable – 2007/10/12 – US$ 225.00

Global Liquidity Squeeze Pressures Korean Banks' Credit Quality – 2008/10/07 – US$ 150.00

Research Update: Republic of Korea Long-Term Ratings Raised To ?A+/AA-? On Assessment Of Reduced Geopolitical Risks; Outlook Stable – 2012/09/13 – US$ 225.00

Korea (Republic of) – 2004/08/19 – US$ 500.00

Korea (Republic of) – 2003/06/09 – US$ 500.00

Korea (Republic of) – 2001/12/02 – US$ 500.00

Korea's Foreign Currency Rating Raised to 'BBB-'; Outlook Positive – 1999/01/25 – US$ 150.00

Korea For Curr Rtg Cut to BBB- by S&P; Watch Negative – 1997/12/11 – US$ 150.00

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