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Which economic crisis affected Kim Young-sam's presidency?

  • 1997 Asian financial crisis

  • 1987 Black Monday

  • 2008 Global recession

  • 2010 Eurozone crisis

Answer

The 1997 Asian financial crisis profoundly impacted Kim Young-sam's presidency. Originating in Thailand, the crisis triggered a domino effect, causing a severe economic downturn in South Korea. It was characterized by a sudden outflow of foreign capital, plummeting stock markets, and a sharp depreciation of the Korean won.
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