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As the US pressured Middle Eastern countries to increase oil production, OPEC member countries agreed to increase production, and Russia and Japan escalated a gas war. The decline in oil consumption has turned to $90 a barrel this year amid concerns about a recession in the US economy, and the conflict over the introduction of a cap on the price of Russian crude oil has begun. The Washington Pos..

In January, the trade deficit grew in the economy, and the high price system was strengthened due to foreigners leaving the stock market and an aging workforce. The trade balance recorded a deficit of $4.89 billion in January, the consecutive deficit following December of last year. Foreign investors net sold 1.67 trillion won of listed stocks in January, and net sold 2.6 trillion won in the KOS..