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South Korea GDP surges 1.7% in Q1 2026, fastest pace in over 5 years
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South Korea's real GDP jumped 1.7 percent in Q1 2026 from the prior quarter—the strongest growth in 5½ years—despite Middle East tensions, easily topping the Bank of Korea's 0.9 percent forecast on robust exports and steady domestic demand. Part of the rebound following 2025's modest 1% annual expansion (see prior article in series).
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The Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) argued that excessive regulations on large companies may have reduced South Korea's gross domestic product (GDP) by up to 111 trillion won ($75.2 billion) in 2025, urging the government to ease burdens on expanding firms. The report highlights a 'growth penalty' of added taxes and regulations that hampers Asia's fourth-largest economy. It notes that companies are deliberately limiting growth to avoid thresholds.
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