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OECD and ADB Raise Growth Forecasts for Korea Amid Geopolitical Risks

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 27

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The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development raised its 2026 economic growth forecast for Korea to 3.7 percent, up from the previous forecast of 2.6 percent. The Asian Development Bank also increased its growth projection for Korea to 3.2 percent. Both organizations attributed the upward revisions to strong industrial production, corporate earnings, and robust export growth, which was largely driven by the artificial intelligence boom.

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The latest projection from the OECD represents the largest upward revision among the group of 20 major economies. However, analysts caution that the recovery of domestic demand is expected to lag behind the export rebound. Renewed risks include rising oil prices and weak domestic demand.

From koreatimes.co.kr

Who's involved

KoreaNation whose economic outlook is being monitored and forecasted.
Asian Development BankRegional development bank that monitors and projects the economic outlook of Korea.
Organization for Economic Cooperation and DevelopmentIntergovernmental organization that monitors and forecasts the economic growth of Korea.

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