South Korea's per capita GDP is expected to reach $39,000 this year
2026-07-20 05:35
Odaily Planet Daily News According to Yonhap News Agency, driven by the semiconductor boom boosting exports, South Korea's per capita GDP is expected to increase significantly this year. According to data from the Ministry of Economy and Finance, the central bank, and the National Data Office on the 19th, South Korea's per capita GDP is expected to reach $39,164 this year, an increase of $2,750 year-on-year, or 7.6%, the largest increase in nearly five years since 2021 (11.5%). (Jin Shi)
