KDI raises 2026 growth outlook to 1.8% amid easing domestic slump
South Korea’s economic growth outlook for 2026 is brightening, with major state and financial research institutes projecting growth close to the 2% range, supported by a gradual recovery in domestic demand.The Korea Development Institute (KDI) raised its 2026 GDP growth forecast from 1.6% to 1.8%, while the Korea Institute of Finance (KIF) predicted a strong..