Uncertainty over US tariffs continues to cast shadow over economy
Kia vehicles waiting for export at a port in Pyeongtaek, South Korea on July 31. South Korean exports rose 1.5% in the third quarter as shipments of semiconductors and autos increased. © Reuters
STEVEN BOROWIEC
October 28, 2025 08:00 JST
SEOUL — South Korea’s economy grew at a quickened pace in the third quarter as consumption ticked up.