South Korea GDP misses estimates as weak consumption, construction sector drive growth to 6-quarter low

• South Korea's Economy Expands 2.0% in 2024 After Lackluster Fourth-Quarter Growth

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  The Wall Street Journal - 5h
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  South Korea air crash recorders missing final four minutes

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  South Korea’s construction deals surpass $1trn globally

  Yahoo News - Jan. 3

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