# South Korea factory growth hits four-month high as export orders boom, PMI shows

https://mins.news/en/item/81341

- Reuters, 2026-10-01 04:50 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/south-korea-factory-growth-hits-4-month-high-export-orders-boom-pmi-shows-2026-10-01/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6abde67ba32b7800017305b6

> South Korea’s factory activity grew at its fastest pace in four months in September, a survey showed on Thursday. Export demand rose at its quickest rate in 15-1/2 years, led by the chip and auto sectors.

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