The sharp slowdown in Korea’s economy in Q1, which saw GDP fall by 0.3% q/q, will probably mark a trough. But with headwinds to growth set to remain, a strong rebound is unlikely. In light of today’s weak outturn, we are nudging down our forecast for this year from 2.0% to 1.8%.
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