South Korea Q4 2025 GDP -0.3% q/q, misses forecast

CNA
2026.01.21 23:13
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South Korea's economy contracted by 0.3% in Q4 2025, marking the largest decline in three years, according to central bank estimates. This decrease contrasts with a forecasted 0.1% growth. Year-on-year, GDP grew by 1.5%, below the expected 1.9%. Overall, the economy grew by 1.0% in 2025, the slowest annual growth since 2020, following a 2.0% increase in 2024.