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South Korea urges G20 to focus on supply chain stability, economic resilience

From Hankyoreh · (1d ago) Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • South Korean Deputy Prime Minister Choo Kyung-ho proposed that the G20 should seek ways to stabilize global supply chains and enhance economic resilience.
  • He emphasized the need for swift policy responses and international cooperation to minimize the impact of economic disruptions on the real economy.
  • Choo also highlighted the risks posed by excessive and persistent global imbalances, advocating for stronger G20 collaboration to manage these factors.

At the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting in Washington D.C., South Korean Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Choo Kyung-ho put forth a crucial proposal for the international community. He urged the G20 nations to actively seek solutions for stabilizing global supply chains and bolstering economic resilience, recognizing these as paramount challenges in the current volatile global economic landscape.

There is a need to seek solutions for stabilizing global supply chains and strengthening world economic resilience at the G20 level.

— Choo Kyung-hoStating the core proposal during the G20 meeting.

Choo stressed the imperative for coordinated and swift policy actions among member nations to mitigate the ripple effects of economic shocks on real economies. His remarks underscored South Korea's commitment to proactive engagement in global economic governance, advocating for a unified approach to navigating complex issues like inflation, potential recessions, and geopolitical instability that threaten global growth.

Each country must minimize the ripple effects on the real economy through swift policy responses and active international cooperation.

— Choo Kyung-hoEmphasizing the need for coordinated action to address economic challenges.

Furthermore, the Deputy Prime Minister drew attention to the dangers of persistent global economic imbalances. He noted that South Korea is currently co-chairing a study group within the G20 focused on defining, analyzing the causes of, and measuring these imbalances. This initiative reflects Seoul's dedication to addressing systemic risks that could undermine global economic stability, a concern that has also fueled protectionist sentiments in some major economies.

Excessive and persistent imbalances can act as another risk factor for the world economy.

— Choo Kyung-hoHighlighting the dangers of global economic imbalances.

Choo's participation in subsequent high-level meetings, including the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC) and a G7 session, signals South Korea's active role in shaping global economic discourse. His engagements with U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva are vital for fostering bilateral and multilateral cooperation on pressing economic matters, reinforcing South Korea's position as a key player in the global financial arena.

Active cooperation efforts among major countries, including the G20, are essential to properly prevent and manage these risk factors.

— Choo Kyung-hoAdvocating for strong international collaboration to manage economic risks.
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Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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