S. Korea's GDP expands 1.7 pct in Q1, fastest growth in 5 1/2 yrs: BOK
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Source: South Korea
Published: 2026-04-23 09:06 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Business, Middle East, Asia, South Korea, Economy & Finance, Business & Economy, Asia Pacific
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SEOUL, April 23 (Yonhap) -- Despite the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, the South Korean economy posted its fastest quarterly growth in 5 1/2 years in the first quarter, supported by solid exports and resilient domestic demand, central bank data showed Thursday.
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