South Korea's Potential Growth Rate Rises After 40 Years

The IMF projects South Korea's potential growth rate to rise consecutively for the first time in 40 years, driven by a booming semiconductor export sector dominated by Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. However, concerns remain that this growth is concentrated and may not reflect broad economic improvements, with risks of stagnation if the semiconductor cycle ends.

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