October 16 Economic Calendar

■ 8 o'clock, Economic Ministers' Meeting, Government Complex Seoul

A meeting of economy-related ministers will be held this morning at the Seoul Government Complex, presided over by Deputy Prime Minister for Economy Choi Sang-mok.

Check the recent employment situation and discuss the progress and future plans for comprehensive support for the semiconductor ecosystem.

■ Statistics Korea Announces September Employment Trends...Interest in 'manufacturing and construction' jobs

The National Statistical Office will release last month's employment trends.

While attention is focused on whether the number of employed people will continue a double-digit march for three consecutive months, sluggish manufacturing and construction jobs due to the slowing economy are noted.

■ BOK releases 'August currency and liquidity' data

BOK releases currency and liquidity data for August

Market liquidity is expected to have continued to increase, reflecting expectations for interest rate cuts in South Korea and the United States.

■ National Tax Service Audit...Estimated revenue budget and fair taxation quality

The National Assembly Strategy and Finance Committee's parliamentary audit of the National Tax Service will be held today at the National Assembly.

Questions about the current status of this year's revenue budget and fair taxation for the implementation of tax justice are expected to continue.