Korea local-government debt reaches 44.98 trillion won as deficits persist
AI Summary- Local governments increased spending while their fiscal balances remained negative for a fourth consecutive year.
- Debt rose from 30.03 trillion won in 2020 to 44.98 trillion won last year.
- The average fiscal self-reliance ratio fell from 45.34 percent in 2022 to 42.37 percent this year.