(LEAD) S. Korea's fiscal deficit at smallest in 8 yrs through Aug.: budget ministry
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South Korea recorded its smallest fiscal deficit in eight years for the period through August, according to the country's budget ministry on October 15. The figures reflect an ongoing improvement in the nation's fiscal balance compared with the same period a year earlier.
The data, released in Seoul by Yonhap, highlights positive momentum in South Korea's financial health during the first eight months of the year, driven by the narrowing deficit figures reported by government authorities.
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Yonhap English (Seoul, South Korea) (KR)Focuses specifically on the eight-year low of the fiscal deficit.
Yonhap English (Seoul, South Korea) (KR) (second snippet)Emphasizes the broader, continuous improvement of the fiscal balance.
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