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South Korea's 2025 industrial output grew 0.5%, its weakest since 2020, slowed by political turmoil.
South Korea's industrial output grew just 0.5% in 2025, the weakest annual increase since 2020, slowed by political turmoil after a failed martial law declaration in late 2024.
Despite the overall stagnation, manufacturing rose 1.7%, led by strong semiconductor and shipbuilding performance, while retail sales climbed 0.5% for the first time in four years, boosted by government cash handouts.
Facility investment rose 1.7%, but construction fell 16.2% due to a real estate slump.
In December, industrial output and retail sales rose month-on-month, though investment declined.
Leading indicators improved slightly, while coincident indicators dipped, pointing to mixed economic conditions.
La producción industrial de Corea del Sur en 2025 creció un 0,5%, su nivel más bajo desde 2020, frenada por la agitación política.