Exports, consumption demand strong, but downside risks remain amid Middle East tensions: KDI
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Source: South Korea
Published: 2026-05-12 13:00 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Business, Middle East, South Korea, Economy & Finance, Business & Economy
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SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean economy is showing signs of recovery, thanks to robust semiconductor exports and improving consumption demand, but downside risks persist due to uncertainties surrounding the Middle East, a state-run think tank said Tuesday.
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