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1 in 4 households runs deficit in Q4, highest in 6 years

Filed: Mar 01, 2026 at 9:04 PM ET
Summary: One in four South Korean households spent more than their income in Q4, marking the highest deficit rate in six years.
WHO: South Korean households
WHAT: household spending deficit
WHEN: Mar 01, 2026 at 8:28 PM ET
WHERE: South Korea
WHY: increased spending beyond income
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