South Korea revises Q4 2025 GDP contraction to -0.2%
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South Korea's government revised its GDP contraction for the fourth quarter of 2025 to -0.2% quarter-on-quarter, improving from the previous estimate of -0.3%. This upward revision indicates a slightly stronger economic performance at the end of 2025, which could influence economic forecasts and policy planning for 2026. The change may affect investor confidence and government decisions on economic measures.
Reported Facts
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- •South Korea's GDP fell by 0.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to the previous quarter.
- •The initial estimate for Q4 2025 GDP contraction was 0.3% quarter-on-quarter.
- •The revised GDP figure corresponds to an annualized growth rate of +1.3% for the October to December period.
- •The revision was officially released on March 10, 2026.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If South Korea's government uses the revised GDP data to adjust economic policies then fiscal and monetary measures could be tailored to support continued growth, affecting businesses and consumers in South Korea.
Market Exposure
CurrencyKRW/USDUpward Pressure
The better-than-expected GDP revision may boost confidence in South Korea's economy, increasing demand for the won against the US dollar.
This is not investment advice. Market exposure is based on conditional event analysis.
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