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South Korea Signals Economic Recovery Driven by Exports
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The South Korean finance ministry said Friday that the economy continues recovering, supported by stronger domestic demand and a solid semiconductor sector in its monthly Green Book report. Exports jumped 33.9% year-on-year to $65.85 billion in January, while December industrial output rose 1.5% and retail sales increased 0.9%; consumer inflation slowed to 2.0% in January. The ministry warned of employment weaknesses and external tariff risks.



