Semiconductors Lift Growth, Deepening Polarization Fears

Exports and corporate profits surge while domestic demand lags. (Yonhap) The South Korean economy has entered a boom phase driven by semiconductors in 2026. The economic growth rate has risen, and exports and the profits of large conglomerates have surged. The question is whether these achievements are spreading to domestic demand, employment, and low-wage workers. At the 6th National Future…