Country: KR | Published: 2026-09-23
South Korea's growth outlook is getting a lift from abroad, with both the ADB and OECD raising their forecasts on the back of strong AI chip exports, and consumer sentiment rebound
South Korea's growth outlook is getting a lift from abroad, with both the ADB and OECD raising their forecasts on the back of strong AI chip exports, and consumer sentiment rebounding in September. The chip-driven momentum that has powered the KOSPI remains the core story, though global tech sentiment continues to set the tone day to day. On the geopolitical side, North Korea's apparent test of an upgraded hypersonic weapon keeps security headlines in play even as Seoul pushes a multilateral diplomatic track.