According to Pieter Stalenhoef, one of the most significant issues that have been affecting the economic situation in Korea is its export-driven economy being pushed down because of the escalation of the US-China trade war. He highlights the overall exports of semiconductors to China have reduced by 16 percent. Several other unofficial barriers such as China making an informal ban of television appearances and group tour packages by Korean celebrities are also affecting it.

1. PIETER STALENHOEF TALKS ABOUT
THE ISSUES AFFECTING ECONOMIC
SITUATION IN SOUTH KOREA

3. THE HEADWINDS ANDTHE KOSPI INDEX
 Pieter Stalenhoef came to know about the headwinds faced by South
Korea through an article published in a popular business magazine.
 The column stated how the companies under Kospi Index have seen an
average share price decline of more than one third ever since the index
turned negative.
 Kospi Index is a benchmark that spans across global industries including
but not limited to cars, smartphones, cosmetics, semiconductors, and
entertainment.

4. ISSUES AFFECTINGTHE ECONOMIC
SITUATION
 According to Pieter Stalenhoef, one of the most significant issues that
have been affecting the economic situation in Korea is its export-driven
economy being pushed down because of the escalation of the US-China
trade war.
 He highlights the overall exports of semiconductors to China have reduced
by 16 percent.
 Several other unofficial barriers such as China making an informal ban of
television appearances and group tour packages by Korean celebrities are
also affecting it.

6. THE BRIGHT SPOTS
 Pieter Stalenhoef believes that there are various bright spots in the South
Korean market which include improved transparency.
 The improved transparency is a result of a newly implemented external
audit law.
 Another good news is that the president Moon Jae-in has also been
pursuing more active fiscal properties to increase national debt.

7. INTRODUCTIONTO PIETER STALENHOEF
 Pieter Stalenhoef is a financial investment analyst based in Boston who is
currently working for Highland Financial Group as a Financial Planner.
 He has years of experience working in the financial industry and can be
relied upon for keeping a close watch on the market developments
worldwide.
 He completed his master’s degree in investment management from
Boston University and started his professional journey with Fidelity
Investment.

9. THANK YOU
PIETER STALENHOEF