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Korea's Q3 GDP Jumps 1% on Chip Boom, Beating Forecasts
South Korea's economy grew 1.0% in the third quarter from the previous quarter, driven by booming semiconductor exports amid strong AI demand, the Bank of Korea said on Oct. 27. The growth rate was more than triple the BOK's August forecast of 0.3%, with Yonhap reporting the expansion was supported by strong exports and investment. Business Korea noted the figure tripled the central bank's original estimate, while KBS World attributed the growth to the AI-driven semiconductor supercycle. The BOK's annual growth forecast of 3.3% is now likely to be revised upward, according to Yonhap. Korean media framed the result as a 'surprise growth' (깜짝 성장), with Kyunghyang Shinmun reporting the figure exceeded market expectations due to continued chip boom, export strength, and increased facility investment.
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