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AI chip boom tripled South Korea's economic growth in the third quarter

EuroNews27 October 2026, 09:19 UTCSouth Korea

South Korea's economy grew faster than expected in the third quarter. However, analysts warned that its heavy reliance on the chip industry leaves the country vulnerable to a slowdown in global AI spending.

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