Economic Forecasts And AI-Driven Growth.

The state-run Korea Development Institute (KDI) has upgraded its GDP growth forecast for 2026 to 1.9%. Despite global challenges like new tariffs and sluggish construction investment, the economy is being bolstered by a robust semiconductor export market fueled by the ongoing AI boom. Consumption is also expected to recover as real incomes improve following previous interest rate cuts.

©YovaniBernard