South Korea's economy unexpectedly contracted by 0.3% in the fourth quarter as the temporary boost from government consumption coupons faded, barely managing a sluggish 1.0% annual growth rate. With construction and facility investments plummeting, the nation's economic performance has fallen behind major peers like the U.S. and Japan, highlighting a severe disconnect between the booming stock market and the struggling real economy.   (ICE SEOUL)

Fonte notizia: The Chosun Daily