# Korea: Strengthening Resilience and Steering Through Geoeconomic Challenges

- Link: https://www.thailand-business-news.com/korea/273724-korea-strengthening-resilience-and-steering-through-geoeconomic-challenges
- Published: 2025-12-24T13:49:00+07:00
- Author: News Desk

**Korea’s economy is rebounding post-election with strategic fiscal and monetary
policies. AMRO’s visit highlights recovery efforts, housing market challenges, and
long-term resilience through diversification and demographic strategies.**

### Economic Resilience and Outlook

In December 2025, Korea’s economy showed steady recovery post-presidential elections,
with proactive fiscal and monetary policies supporting growth amid global trade 
tensions. The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) noted this progress during
their Annual Consultation Visit in Korea. Led by Lead Economist Kian Heng Peh, discussions
included key figures like Minister of Economy and Finance Yun Cheol Koo and Bank
of Korea Governor Chang Yong Rhee. Korea’s GDP growth is projected at 1.0% in 2025
and 1.9% in 2026. Inflation remains near the Bank of Korea’s target, with stable
food prices and low global energy costs, although service prices have risen due 
to higher input costs.

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### External and Domestic Dynamics

Korea’s strong external sector is bolstered by semiconductor exports, particularly
with the global boom in artificial intelligence, resulting in a current account 
surplus. Despite the won depreciating due to capital outflows, foreign reserves 
offer a robust buffer. The government’s supplementary budgets aimed to boost small
businesses and domestic demand, though a high fiscal deficit poses challenges. Rising
house prices in Seoul prompted a mix of demand- and supply-side measures, but concerns
over financial stability and exchange rate volatility remain. The Bank of Korea’s
rate cuts through 2025 reflect cautious management of these complexities.

### Policy Recommendations

AMRO stresses the need for Korea to balance recovery while enhancing economic resilience.
Monetary policy should remain measured amidst Seoul’s housing market dynamics and
exchange rate issues. Interventions to adjust housing supply, like greenbelt development
and policy reforms, are advised. Fiscal strategies should align with long-term sustainability
targets, advocating for structural reforms and a credible fiscal anchor. Addressing
demographic challenges, Korea should enhance labor participation through reforms
and immigration. The country’s semiconductor strategy, shifting towards full-spectrum
capabilities, is pivotal for industrial growth and supply chain stability. AMRO 
appreciates Korea’s open collaboration during the mission.

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Source: [Korea: Building Resilience and Navigating Geoeconomic Fault Lines – ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office ](https://amro-asia.org/korea-building-resilience-and-navigating-geoeconomic-fault-lines)