Bullstory
Jul 8, 2026

IMF Korean growth rate 2.6% upward revision · Geely first-half 142ten-thousand-unit sales

The IMF 2026year Korean growth rate at 2.6%, while financial authorities eased foreign-investor omnibus account regulations on 7 month 7 day. Geely reported first-half sales of 142 ten thousand units, and Mirae Asset completed its acquisition of Korbit on 7 month 9 day. SK Telecom and SoftBank are jointly pursuing global standards for measuring social value.


IMF Korean growth rate 2.6% upward revision · Geely first-half 142ten-thousand-unit sales

The IMF presented 2026year Korean economic growth at 2.6%, prompting forecasts that it could have a direct impact on domestic companies’ earnings and exports.

Financial authorities announced that they eased foreign-investor omnibus account regulations on 7 month 7 day. The regulatory easing simplifies the procedure for foreign investors to open accounts.

Mirae Asset Group disclosed that it completed the acquisition of Korbit on 7 month 9 day. With the acquisition completed, Mirae Asset will secure capabilities in virtual-asset trading and custody.

The Center for Social Value Enhancement Studies 7 month 9said it would participate, together with SK Telecom and SoftBank, in efforts to create a global standard for measuring social value. The participating organizations disclosed that they would jointly carry out the standardization work.

Geely Group 2026 first-half sales totaled 142ten-thousand units globally. The company said it applied a strategy excluding subsidies to its sales in China.

The IMF announcement, the easing of regulations on foreign-investor omnibus accounts, the completion of Korbit's acquisition, and Geely Group's first-half sales announcement were all disclosed on 7 month 8 day and 9 day.

These announcements are facts based on their announcement dates and disclosed contents.

Sources: 국내언론,매일경제 산업,연합뉴스 경제

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