OECD Economic Outlook, Volume 2017 Issue 1
The OECD Economic Outlook is the OECD's twice-yearly analysis of the major economic trends and prospects for the next two years. The Outlook puts forward a consistent set of projections for output, employment, prices, fiscal and current account balances.
Coverage is provided for all OECD member countries as well as for selected non-member countries. This issue includes a general assessment, a special chapter on how to make trade work for all and a chapter summarising developments and providing projections for each individual country. A statistical annex is available on the web.
Korea
GDP growth declined in the latter part of 2016 in the context of political uncertainty, corporate restructuring and a drop in exports. Assuming that domestic and international political uncertainty dissipates, growth is projected to edge up to 2.8% in 2018, supported by a pick-up in exports and rising business and consumer confidence. Inflation reached the 2% target in early 2017, while the current account surplus is expected to remain large at 6% of GDP.
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