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News South Korea » Economy: South Korea's Q2 GDP beats estimates on chip export boom

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/economy/south-korea-s-q2-gdp-beats-estimates-on-chip-export-boom/ar-AA28u7Yq
Published on: Wednesday 22 July 2026

By Cynthia Kim SEOUL, July 23 (Reuters) - South Korea's economy grew faster than expectations in the second quarter, driven by a semiconductor export boom that offset a decline in construction ...

News South Korea » Economy: South Korea economy expands 0.6% q/q in Q2, better than expected

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/economy/south-korea-economy-expands-0-6-q-q-in-q2-better-than-expected/ar-AA28uoKE
Published on: Wednesday 22 July 2026

SEOUL, July 23 (Reuters) - South Korea's economy grew faster than market expectations in the second quarter, driven by a semiconductor export boom that offset a decline in construction investment, ...

News South Korea » Economy: South Korea’s Economy Slows; Chips Keep Driving Growth

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/south-korea-s-economy-slows-chips-keep-driving-growth/ar-AA28u4IR
Published on: Wednesday 22 July 2026

South Korea’s economic growth slowed in the second quarter after robust first-quarter, but remained resilient as brisk chip exports offset weak private consumption and construction investment.

News South Korea » Economy: South Korea economy grows faster than expected in Q2 as chip exports power recovery

News channel or source: https://www.firstpost.com/business/south-korea-economy-q2-gdp-growth-semiconductor-exports-chip-boom-bank-of-korea-14033285.html
Published on: Wednesday 22 July 2026

South Korea’s economy grew 0.6% in the second quarter, beating expectations as strong semiconductor exports offset weakness in construction investment and domestic demand ...

News South Korea » Economy: South Korea’s economy beats estimates as AI-related chip surge aids growth

News channel or source: https://www.cnbctv18.com/economy/south-koreas-economy-beats-estimates-as-ai-related-chip-surge-aids-growth-19951912.htm
Published on: Wednesday 22 July 2026

In the second quarter, South Korea's economy expanded more quickly than anticipated due to a chip boom fuelled by artificial intelligence, which bolsters the argument for additional interest rate ...

News South Korea » Economy: Breaking: South Korea's Q2 Growth Surges 3.7% on Semiconductors

News channel or source: https://www.chosun.com/english/market-money-en/2026/07/23/BUFBQ25GWZBP7GQ4OIHGPYKWPE/
Published on: Wednesday 22 July 2026

South Koreas 3.7% Growth Surge on Semiconductors Semiconductor exports, AI investments drive growth; GDI surges 15.6% ...

News South Korea » Economy: S Korea’s Lee Jae-myung era: Economic reform, Artificial Intelligence, and global vision

News channel or source: https://www.trtworld.com/article/7daedcdbf547
Published on: Sunday 19 July 2026

Under the leadership of Lee Jae-myung, South Korea has continued to reshape its strategic position on the global stage through economic reforms and investments in artificial intelligence.

News South Korea » Economy: South Korea raises rates for first time since 2023 on AI chip boom

News channel or source: https://www.straitstimes.com/business/economy/south-korea-raises-rates-for-first-time-since-2023-on-ai-chip-boom
Published on: Thursday 16 July 2026

Hike marks the start of what investors expect will be a tightening cycle that carries over into 2027. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

News South Korea » Economy: South Korean economy likely slowed in Q2 after robust Q1 growth

News channel or source: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/south-korean-economy-likely-slowed-q2-after-robust-q1-growth-2026-07-21/
Published on: Monday 20 July 2026

South Korea's economy likely grew at a ​much slower pace in the second quarter compared to the first three months of ‌the year, as robust export growth was offset by weakening domestic demand, a ...

News South Korea » Economy: South Korea’s Early Exports Jump to July Record on AI-Led Gains

News channel or source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-07-21/south-korea-s-early-exports-jump-to-july-record-on-ai-led-gains
Published on: Monday 20 July 2026

South Korea’s exports extended robust growth in early July as artificial intelligence-driven demand for semiconductors continued to fuel the economy.

News South Korea » Economy: South Korea's proposed platform law could cost US states $525B over the next decade, model estimates

News channel or source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/south-koreas-proposed-platform-law-could-cost-us-states-525b-next-decade-model-estimates
Published on: Saturday 27 June 2026

A model estimates $525 billion in losses for U.S. states over the next decade if South Korea's trade commission adopts controversial regulations.

News South Korea » Economy: Philippines, South Korea scaling up economic cooperation

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-ph/news/national/philippines-south-korea-scaling-up-economic-cooperation/ar-AA27zDUP
Published on: Thursday 09 July 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and South Korea are scaling up economic cooperation through strategic investments under the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC) and potential collaboration on nuclear ...