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South KoreaSouth Korea GDP growth (annual %) fell to 1.36 Percentage (%) in January 2023
World BankYearlyReleased January 2023
South Korea GDP growth (annual %) fell to 1.36 Percentage (%) in January 2023, down 1.25 Percentage (%) from December's 2.61 Percentage (%) reading.
Latest Release
1.36
Latest (2023)
2.61
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THE RELEASE
South Korea GDP Growth Rate (South Korea) was reported at -0.20 Percent in December 2025. The reading fell from the previous value of 1.30 Percent. This is classified as a high-impact indicator released on a quarterly basis.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending downward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 0.93 Percent, up from the prior three at 0.37 Percent. In March readings over the past 3 years, South Korea GDP Growth Rate has averaged 0.17 Percent.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
Same-country events in the next 14 days include Unemployment Rate (Jun 10) and Consumer Confidence (Jun 22).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update March 2026.
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GDP growth (annual %) - KR
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About GDP growth (annual %) — South Korea
DEFINITION
South Korea's GDP Growth Rate contracted by -0.200000 percent in the first quarter of 2026, reversing sharply from 1.300000 percent in the fourth quarter of 2025. This decline marks a significant downturn after several quarters of positive growth, including 1.7 percent in October 2025 and 1.3 percent in December 2025. The contraction pressures policymakers amid slowing economic momentum ahead of upcoming inflation and trade data. Updated 5/25/26
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Aggregate growth figures anchor cyclical positioning across asset classes and inform fiscal and monetary policy debate. Surprises against consensus typically move rates and currencies on release. Released quarterly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Mar 2026): actual -0.2 Percent. Prior reading (Dec 2025): 1.3 Percent. Before that (Oct 2025): 1.7 Percent.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a materially higher reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook diverging from that direction. The 1-month and 3-month horizons disagree, suggesting a mixed signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary tailwind in the current projection.