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For the South Korean economy, 2025 was a defining year. KOSPI’s strongest rally since 1999 propelled the market to the top of global equity performance, even as overall growth remained modest. A rebound in the semiconductor sector and firmer domestic demand pulled the country out of its early-year downturn, while a new political chapter unfolded. Which sectors and structural shifts drove stock market upswings? What are the newly emerging growth engines of the Korean economy, and what new investment opportunities are Korean businesses and investors pursuing?