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- Bank of Korea nudges up 2025 growth outlook to 0.9% as stimulus cushions slowdownExports account for half the South Korean economy The Bank of Korea has slightly raised its growth forecast for this year, citing the effects of the government’s extra fiscal stimulus, but warned that the recovery remains fragile after a sluggish start to 2025. The central bank said on Thursday that it expects the South Korean economy, Asia’s fourth largest, to… Read more: Bank of Korea nudges up 2025 growth outlook to 0.9% as stimulus cushions slowdown
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