I would like to say in addition how much I appreciate the efforts of all members of our staff, who are faithfully fulfilling the duties entrusted to them in their positions. It is judged that the Korean economy is sustaining its solid growth, as consumption and exports continue their favorable movements even though construction and facilities investment are going through adjustments.
There are high uncertainties, due to the sluggish employment conditions as well as the financial unrest seen in some emerging market countries, but going forward the domestic economy is expected to grow at a pace that does not diverge greatly from the path forecast in April.