Wage Jobs Rise by 139,000 in Q3 2025—Construction Sector Contracts for Eighth Straight Quarter
South Korea added 139,000 wage jobs in Q3 2025, but construction jobs fell for the eighth straight quarter, highlighting a slowing labor market and sectoral shifts.
South Korean construction stocks surged, led by Daewoo E&C, as analysts turn bullish on the sector amid AI infrastructure and nuclear power plant projects, with the sector outperforming the KOSPI by 10 percentage points year-to-date.
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Time to Buy Construction Stocks as Analysts Turn Bullish
South Korean construction stocks surged, led by Daewoo E&C, as analysts turn bullish on the sector amid AI infrastructure and nuclear power plant projects, with the sector outperforming the KOSPI by 10 percentage points year-to-date.
Daewoo Engineering & Construction Swings to Operating Loss of 1.1055 Trillion Won in Q4
Daewoo Engineering & Construction posts a dramatic turnaround, reporting a Q4 operating loss of 1.1055 trillion won, signaling mounting challenges for the South Korean construction sector.
Samsung C&T Posts Q4 Operating Profit of 822.3 Billion Won, Beating Estimates
Samsung C&T surpasses market expectations with a fourth-quarter operating profit of 822.3 billion won, signaling robust performance in South Korea's construction sector.
Construction Stocks Outpace KOSPI in Early 2026 Rally
South Korea’s construction sector has outperformed the KOSPI in early 2026, led by Hyundai E&C and Daewoo E&C, amid strong overseas nuclear and domestic redevelopment projects.
South Korea’s construction sector is showing signs of rebounding from undervaluation, with major firms’ strong earnings and low price-to-book ratios drawing investor interest, despite lingering uncertainties around key projects.
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When Will Construction Stocks Emerge from Undervaluation—Outlook Remains Positive
South Korea’s construction sector is showing signs of rebounding from undervaluation, with major firms’ strong earnings and low price-to-book ratios drawing investor interest, despite lingering uncertainties around key projects.
South Korea's KDI reports continued moderate economic recovery led by consumption, while construction remains weak and export growth adjusts on a volume basis amid global trade uncertainties.
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KDI Sees Continued Economic Improvement, Drops 'Somewhat' From Assessment—'Exports Adjusted on Volume Basis'
South Korea's KDI reports continued moderate economic recovery led by consumption, while construction remains weak and export growth adjusts on a volume basis amid global trade uncertainties.
[High Exchange Rate Shock] Construction Firms Face Unavoidable Cost Pressures—But Overseas Projects Offer Upside
South Korea’s construction sector faces rising cost pressures as the won weakens, but firms with high overseas exposure may benefit from increased dollar-denominated profits.
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Nuvoco receives the SAP ACE Award in the 'Disruptor' category for its NuvoSETU platform, a 24/7 self-service portal that transformed order management and financial visibility for over 5,300 customers.
South Korea's major construction firms posted mixed Q3 results, with GS E&C and DL E&C reporting strong profit growth on cost controls, while Samsung C&T's construction division saw profits halve as key projects ended; sector outlook for 2025 hinges on differentiated order strategies and global expansion.
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