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South Korea Exploring New Financial Hub Beyond Overcrowded Seoul

Bloomberg Markets Wednesday 19 August 2026, 06:00 UTC By Haram Lim 1 min read
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South Korea is looking to create a new financial center outside the capital Seoul, as the government moves to ease over-concentration in the greater metropolitan area, which is home to more than half the country’s population.

South Korea is looking to create a new financial center outside the capital Seoul, as the government moves to ease over-concentration in the greater metropolitan area, which is home to more than half the country’s population.
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