Would not expect korean exports to China to drop sharply, even if thaad remains in place

Korea's general government debt of 38.7% of gdp is slightly below 'aa' median of 39.7%

Fiscal policy might become more expansionary under new government, given Moon's pledge to use stimulus to create jobs

Moon likely to adopt more conciliatory stance towards N. Korea but S. Korea's influence over security situation appears to have weakened in recent months

Political crisis that ended with impeachment and arrest on corruption charges of previous president did not affect sovereign rating