A state-run think tank has revised upward South Korea's 2025 growth outlook, citing improvements in both exports and consumption. The Korea Development Institute (KDI) now projects a 0.9 percent increase in real gross domestic product (GDP).

• The Korea Development Institute (KDI) upgraded South Korea’s 2025 GDP growth forecast to 0.9 percent, up from a previous estimate of 0.8 percent.
• The upward revision reflects a recovery in both exports and consumption, contributing to a 1.2 percent advance in real GDP during the third quarter.
• Exports of goods are projected to increase by 2.9 percent this year, while private consumption and facility investment are expected to rise by 1.3 percent and 2.5 percent respectively.