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flag South Korea’s economy rebounded in early 2025 with strong exports, investment, and job growth, though inflation rose and risks remain.

flag South Korea’s economy shows signs of recovery in early 2025, with stronger domestic consumption, a 12.7% surge in facility investment, and a 14.0% year-on-year export rise driven by semiconductor demand. flag Job growth continued, adding 193,000 positions in October, while consumer sentiment stayed above average at 109.8. flag Inflation rose to 2.4% annually, up from 2.1%, and the government maintained cash handouts and plans to boost innovation, particularly in AI, amid ongoing challenges including weak construction investment and risks from U.S. tariffs.

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