SEOUL, December 31 (AJP) - In 2025, society gradually regained stability despite political upheaval marked by a presidential impeachment and the launch of a new government. The year showed a trend of economic recovery, with the KOSPI recording an all-time high amid the expansion of the artificial intelligence industry and shifting global economic conditions.
There is hope that the new year of 2026 will be a happier one for the people.

A sunset is seen from the Han River in Seoul on Dec. 30. AJP Cho Bo-hee

A sunset is seen from the Han River in Seoul on Dec. 30. AJP Cho Bo-hee
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