BREAKING: South Korea’s economy grew +1.0% QoQ in Q3 2026, marking its 3rd consecutive quarterly expansion, beating expectations of +0.8%. Exports were the main driver, rising +2.3% on stronger semiconductor, machinery and electrical equipment shipments. Facility investment surged +4.1%, particularly reflecting increased spending on machinery, including semiconductor manufacturing equipment. YoY, South Korea's economy grew +3.4%, exceeding expectations of +3.0% and following +3.7% and +3.8% growth in Q2 and Q3, respectively. South Korea is now on track to surpass $1 trillion in annual exports for the first time in 2026, making it only the 4th economy after the US, China, and Germany to reach this threshold. South Korea is seeing a historic economic transformation.