# AI chip boom tripled South Korea's economic growth in the third quarter

https://mins.news/en/item/117081

- euronews, 2026-10-27 09:19 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/27/ai-chip-boom-tripled-south-koreas-economic-growth-in-the-third-quarter

> South Korea's economy grew faster than expected in the third quarter. Analysts warned that heavy reliance on the chip industry leaves the country vulnerable if global AI spending slows.

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