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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 reports the ministry's statement, with Business Korea noting the milestone would come on the back of strong semiconductor exports and increased capital investment. KBS World adds that the government expects annual growth to settle in the mid-three percent range after the Bank of Korea reported faster-than-expected third-quarter growth. The Korea Times and Yonhap both carry the ministry's "almost certain" assessment, though Hankyoreh flags that despite the chip boom, Korea is unlikely to hit its goal of adding 150,000 jobs in 2026, highlighting an uneven recovery.