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One in three Korean listed firms reported operating profits below market expectations in Q3, particularly impacted by weaknesses in the semiconductor and battery sectors, including Samsung and Hyundai. Overall operating profit totaled 50.14 trillion won, a 5.8% decline compared to forecasts, leading to slowed economic growth as GDP expanded only 0.1% in the quarter, far…

Approximately one in three listed firms in South Korea reported third-quarter earnings below expectations, primarily due to poor performance in the semiconductor and battery sectors. Major companies such as Samsung Electronics and Hyundai Motor were among those affected. This underperformance has led to overall economic growth being significantly lower than projections, prompting potential revisions in…