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South Korea's finance ministry said Tuesday that the country is "almost certain" to reach a gross national income (GNI) per capita of $40,000 this year, as Asia's No. 4 economy grew 1 percent in the third quarter from the previous three months, Yonhap and the Korea Times report. Business Korea adds that the milestone would be a first, driven by strong semiconductor exports and increased capital, though it highlights an uneven recovery. The government expects annual growth to settle in the mid-three percent range, according to KBS World.