AI boom sustains S. Korea's growth despite global headwinds: IMF official
Yonhap News Agency
Read the full articleThe IMF raised South Korea's 2026 growth forecast to 3.3%, attributing the boost to strong AI-driven semiconductor exports and ongoing investment in AI infrastructure. Despite global uncertainties like trade tensions and regional conflicts, AI investment in South Korea is expected to continue long-term, though risks remain if the AI boom falters.
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