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flag South Korea's economy grew 1% in 2025, slowing from 2024 due to weak exports and spending, but rebounded in mid-year.

flag South Korea's economy grew 1% in 2025, matching forecasts but slowing from 2% in 2024, with the fourth quarter contracting 0.2% due to declining exports, weak construction and investment, and lower private consumption. flag Exports fell 1.7% in Q4, while imports dropped 1.5%. flag Despite the quarterly dip, growth rebounded in the second and third quarters, supported by government stimulus and strong semiconductor exports. flag Full-year exports rose 4.2%, imports 3.8%, and private consumption increased 1.3%. flag The Bank of Korea projects 2% growth for 2026.

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