Banco de Corea
La economía de Corea del Sur crece un 1% en 2025
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El producto interior bruto de Corea del Sur creció un 1% en 2025 respecto al año anterior, según datos del Banco de Corea, pero el cuarto trimestre registró una inesperada contracción del 0,3%. Las fuertes exportaciones impulsaron la cifra anual a pesar de la debilidad en la construcción. Esto supone la mitad de la expansión del 2% de 2024.
Foreign currency deposits in South Korea rose for a second consecutive month in December, hitting an all-time high amid weakness in the won. According to Bank of Korea data, outstanding deposits held by residents reached $119.43 billion, up $1.59 billion from the previous month. The surge reflects increased dollar holdings by companies and individuals due to currency volatility.
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Major financial institutions have raised their 2026 inflation forecasts for South Korea, citing the continued weakness of the Korean won against the U.S. dollar. According to Bloomberg's compilation from 37 institutions, the median projection stands at 2 percent, up 0.1 percentage point from 1.9 percent at the end of last month. The Bank of Korea has also warned that consumer inflation could reach the mid-2 percent range if the domestic currency remains weak.