Seoul, Sept. 4 -- South Korea's economy has shown signs of recovery, with a 0.7 per cent growth in the second quarter of the 2025, slightly surpassing the Bank of Korea's earlier estimate of 0.6 per cent, "thanks to stronger consumption and exports", Maeil Business Newspaper reported, citing the country's central bank statement.

The Bank of Korea (BOK) stated that the manufacturing sector experienced a 2.5 per cent expansion, driven by increased output in electronics, optical, and transport equipment. The services sector rose by 0.8 per cent, led by growth in retail, accommodation, food, and transport.

However, the construction sector contracted by 3.6 per cent due to weakness in building and civil engineering, as per Maeil Business New...