South Korea: Real GDP: SA: QoQ

Macro

2026-04-23

Description

South Korea's seasonally adjusted real Gross Domestic Product (Real GDP) quarter-on-quarter growth rate, released by the Bank of Korea (BOK), measures the country's short-term economic growth. It reflects the percentage change in GDP within a quarter after adjusting for seasonal factors and inflation, providing a more accurate picture of actual economic growth. Positive growth typically indicates economic expansion, while negative growth may signal a contraction.

The data is updated quarterly and is usually released about a month after the end of each quarter.

Published by
Bank of Korea (Choice)
Frequency
Quarterly
Next Update
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GDP South Korea

AI Data Insight

South Korea's seasonally adjusted real GDP for the first quarter of 2026 grew by 1.7% quarter-on-quarter, significantly outperforming market expectations of 1.0% and reversing the previous quarter's -0.3% contraction. Benefiting from global AI infrastructure demand, semiconductor exports and equipment investment served as dual engines driving the economy. Despite the strong start, caution is still needed regarding the interference of geopolitical risks and high oil prices on domestic demand recovery.

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AI Data Insight

South Korea's seasonally adjusted real GDP for the first quarter of 2026 grew by 1.7% quarter-on-quarter, significantly outperforming market expectations of 1.0% and reversing the previous quarter's -0.3% contraction. Benefiting from global AI infrastructure demand, semiconductor exports and equipment investment served as dual engines driving the economy. Despite the strong start, caution is still needed regarding the interference of geopolitical risks and high oil prices on domestic demand recovery.

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Description

South Korea's seasonally adjusted real Gross Domestic Product (Real GDP) quarter-on-quarter growth rate, released by the Bank of Korea (BOK), measures the country's short-term economic growth. It reflects the percentage change in GDP within a quarter after adjusting for seasonal factors and inflation, providing a more accurate picture of actual economic growth. Positive growth typically indicates economic expansion, while negative growth may signal a contraction.

The data is updated quarterly and is usually released about a month after the end of each quarter.

Published by
Bank of Korea (Choice)
Frequency
Quarterly
Next Update
Hashtags
GDP South Korea