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IMF backs Korea’s expansionary fiscal policy, Lee says

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung on Thursday reiterated the need for expansionary fiscal policy, citing a positive assessment from the International Monetary Fund regarding the country’s current fiscal stance. Lee shared an article on X, formerly Twitter, based on remarks by IMF spokesperson Julie Kozack, writing, “Those who insist unconditionally on austerity should read this article if they truly care about the country.” [...]