As tensions escalate on the Korean Peninsula, the economic condition of the South is coming into further focus.
Key industries like shipping, automobile production, steel, and chemicals need to be reassessed if a war time footing persists.
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South Korea employment situation has improved
Source: Morgan Stanley
Recovery has been strong
Source: Morgan Stanley
Oil imports, via shipping lanes, vital to the South Koreans
Source: Morgan Stanley
Korea a targeted investment
Source: Morgan Stanley
High demand for container shipping has not yet returned
Source: Morgan Stanley
Tankers feel similar pressure
Source: Morgan Stanley
Japan and China reliant on Korea for shipping vessel imports
Source: Morgan Stanley
Hyundai Motor company
Source: Morgan Stanley
Hyundai Steel, vital in war time
Source: Morgan Stanley
ONI Chemical, another war time necessity
Source: Morgan Stanley
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