KDI sees continued gradual growth for 2025 and beyond

The Korea Development Institute (KDI) forecast Tuesday that Korea’s economy will grow 0.9 percent in 2025 and 1.8 percent in 2026, citing a gradual recovery in domestic demand supported by expansionary fiscal policies and a semiconductor rebound.

2025-11-11

Industrial output remains weak amid construction slump; consumer spending shows recovery: KDI

Korea's industrial output continues to show weak performance due to a prolonged slump in the construction sector, while consumer spending is showing signs of improvement, a state-run think tank said Thursday.

2025-10-16

Production growth remains weak; consumer sentiment shows improvement: KDI

The Korean economy continues to show weak production gains, largely due to a slump in the construction sector, but consumer spending has shown some improvement as of late, a state-run think tank said Thursday.

2025-08-07

Korea's economic growth may slow to near 0% in 2040s: KDI

The Korean economy's potential growth rate may fall to around 0 percent in the 2040s due largely to demographic changes unless necessary reforms are taken in a timely manner, a major state-run economic think tank said Thursday.

2025-05-08

U.S. tariffs, sluggish production fueling downward risks for Korean economy: KDI

The Korea Development Institute's monthly report referred to "mounting" downside risks for the economy due to sluggish production and U.S. tariff volatility.

2025-04-07

KDI repeats warning of downside economic pressure with tariff turmoil

The Korea Development Institute continued to warn of growing downside risks on the economy, with the construction sector slowdown exacerbated by growing uncertainty over the tariff policy of the Donald Trump administration.

2025-03-10

State-run economic think tank cuts Korea's growth outlook to 1.6 percent this year

Korea’s state-run think tank cut its growth outlook for this year by 0.4 percent points to 1.6 percent, citing martial law-driven political turmoil and heightened U.S. policy uncertainties.

2025-02-11

Korean economy faces growing downside risks from global tariff war: KDI

Korea's economy is faced with increased downside risks due to an anticipated global trade war centered on the United States, while production remains modest amid a prolonged slump in the construction sector.

2025-02-10

KDI lowers 2025 growth forecast on export slowdown

Korea Development Institute (KDI) slashed the country's 2025 economic growth outlook to 2 percent Tuesday citing anticipated slowdown in exports despite improvements in domestic demand.

2024-11-12

Korea's economic recovery hindered by domestic consumption: Report

Weak domestic consumption has hindered Korean economic recovery despite solid exports, a state-run think tank said Monday.

2024-09-09

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