Latest South Korea Pledges Business Reforms as Structural Growth Pressures Mount

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7 Oct 2026

Finance Minister Lee Hyoung-il pledged closer coordination with industry and faster action on regulatory and infrastructure barriers as South Korea seeks to turn semiconductor-led momentum into durable growth.

7 Oct 2026

Foreign direct investment notifications in South Korea reached $22.9 billion in the third quarter, while actual arrivals climbed 30.6% as semiconductor and AI infrastructure demand supported investment.

7 Oct 2026

Major global investment banks lifted their median forecast for South Korea’s 2026 economic growth to 3.5 percent, pointing to a semiconductor upcycle that has proved stronger and more durable than expected.

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South Korea Pledges Business Reforms as Structural Growth Pressures Mount

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