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South Korea's economy grew 1.0% in the third quarter, more than triple the Bank of Korea's earlier forecast, driven by booming semiconductor exports amid AI demand, Yonhap and Business Korea report. The BOK said annual growth could reach 3.6% even if Q4 is flat, above its 3.3% forecast, according to Maeil Business. However, private consumption fell 0.2% from the previous quarter, its first decline, as the chip boom fails to lift household spending, Korea Times reports.