South Korea's all-industry production fell 1.3% in January as semiconductor output declined 4.4%, though retail sales rose 2.3% for a second consecutive month and facility investment surged 6.8%, marking the first positive growth in four months amid mixed economic signals.
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Despite Semiconductor Boom, Industrial Output Growth Remains Tepid – K-Shaped Polarization Becomes Reality
South Korea’s industrial output grew just 0.5% in 2025, the slowest in five years, as a semiconductor boom failed to offset a record 16.2% plunge in construction, highlighting deepening K-shaped polarization across sectors.
Industrial Output Rises 1.5% in December on Semiconductor Boom—Facility Investment Drops 3.6%
South Korea’s industrial output rose 1.5% in December, led by semiconductors, while facility investment fell 3.6%; annual growth slowed to a five-year low as construction slumped.
South Korea’s industrial output rose 1.5% in December 2025, led by robust semiconductor production, while facility investment fell 3.6%; annual data showed gains in production, consumption, and investment, but construction activity slumped 16.2%.
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Japan’s output falls as U.S. tariffs drag on global outlook
The data reflect ongoing caution among manufacturers as the U.S. continues to threaten additional tariffs to narrow its trade deficit.
South Korea’s industrial output rose 2.4% in August, marking a third consecutive monthly gain, while retail sales and facility investment declined, highlighting mixed signals in the nation’s economic recovery.
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