Given this situation, the economy is likely to experience a relatively long period of growth, albeit at a moderate pace. Nevertheless, there are risk factors such as the continuing surge in crude oil prices and its possible effect on overseas economies, and these should be monitored closely.
Drawing my remarks to a close, I hope that at this meeting all of you have been able to gain valuable information about the Korean economy and engage in lively exchanges of views. Thank you very much for listening so attentively. 6  BIS Review 105/2010