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Bank of Korea Sees Significantly Higher GDP Growth on Chip Boom

Heesu Lee, Shinhye Kang
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South Korea’s central bank forecasts significantly higher GDP growth in 2026, driven by a semiconductor boom and stronger global demand, marking a sharp rebound from last year’s slower expansion. The Bank of Korea cited an unusually robust semiconductor cycle, predicting sustained strength through 2026, unlike typical short-lived upswings in previous years. Exports, a key economic pillar, are expected to surge as global chip demand—fueled by AI, quantum computing, and advanced electronics—outpaces earlier projections. Lawmakers were briefed on the outlook, with officials emphasizing the chip sector’s outsized role in lifting industrial output and trade balances amid a resilient global economy. Analysts note the growth upgrade reflects both cyclical recovery in tech markets and structural shifts, including accelerated adoption of next-gen computing technologies.
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