South Korean GDP Growth Rate QoQ Adv (Q4) Q/Q -0.3% vs. Exp. 0.1% (Prev. 1.3%)

South Korean GDP Growth Rate QoQ Adv (Q4) Q/Q -0.3% vs. Exp. 0.1% (Prev. 1.3%)

South Korea's GDP growth rate contracted -0.3% in Q4, substantially missing expectations of 0.1% and down from the previous growth of 1.3%. This miss is significant and raises concerns about the resilience of South Korea's economy, potentially leading to a reassessment of monetary policy and growth outlook, particularly in the context of regional economic pressures.