South Korea GDP contracts 0.1% in the first quarter amid political uncertainty

South Korean economy contracts in Q1 amid political crisis, US tariff uncertainty

First quarterly decline in nine months as exports and investment sentiment weaken - Anadolu Ajansı

South Korea's economy shrinks in Q1 as trade war hits exports

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s economy unexpectedly contracted 0.1 percent in the first three months of this year, the country’s central bank said Thursday, as the Asian export giant reels from months of political chaos and heightened trade tensions. US President Donald Trump’s threatened 25 percent “reciprocal” tariffs on export-dependent South Korea have rattled

South Korea’s economy shrinks in first quarter amid tariff uncertainty, political turmoil

South Korea's economy unexpectedly contracted in the first quarter of the year, the country's central bank said Thursday, amid political turmoil at home and global uncertainty around Trump's tariff scheme.

S. Korea's economy shrinks in first quarter as trade war hits exports

South Korea's economy unexpectedly contracted 0.1 percent in the first three months of this year, the country's central bank said Thursday, as the Asian export giant reels from months of political chaos and heightened trade tensions.

South Korea’s GDP falls as political turmoil hits consumption

First-quarter data highlights economic weakness just as Seoul launches tariff talks with US

South Korea Faces Economic Setback Amid U.S. Tariff Tensions

South Korea Faces Economic Setback Amid U.S. Tariff Tensions In a surprising turn, South Korea's economy contracted in the first quarter, spurred by halted exports and consumption amid fears surrounding Washington's persistent tariffs. The national Gross Domestic Product dipped by 0.2%, defying predictions of a slight increase according to a recent Reuters survey.This downturn has amplified demands for the Bank of Korea to implement further inte…