South Korea's Q1 GDP growth roars past market on booming AI-driven chip demand - Reuters
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"The bond market is now pricing in a reduced likelihood of a growth slowdown."
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South Korea's economy expanded 1.7% in Q1 2026, driven by a 5.1% increase in exports, particularly semiconductors used in AI infrastructure.
South Korea's GDP grew 3.6% year-on-year in Q1 2026, exceeding expectations, with semiconductor exports fueling the growth.
South Korea's economy expanded 1.7% in Q1 2026, driven by a surge in semiconductor exports, marking the fastest growth since 2021.
South Korea's economy grew 1.7% in Q1 2026, supported by robust semiconductor exports and government policies mitigating Middle East conflict impacts.
South Korea's economy grew 1.7% in Q1 2026, surpassing forecasts, with semiconductor exports driving the growth amid a global AI investment surge.
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