Semiconductors lift Korea’s outlook to 1.8%
The Bank of Korea (BOK) on Thursday revised up next year’s real GDP growth forecast to 1.8%, citing a rebound in consumer sentiment, strengthening semiconductor demand and easing global uncertainties. The central bank also projected that the economy will manage “1%-range growth” this year after slightly upgrading its 2025 estimate to 1.0%.
In its final econ..