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WHAT'S NEXT?: South Korea may go nuclear if Trump cancels the missile deployment and leaves the country alone facing the North's threats. With the President facing an impeachment vote and mass demonstrations on the streets political and economic turmoil may follow. Chinese markets has already shaken South Korea, where central bankers downgraded their forecasts for economic growth.

• [New] Asia-Pacific is projected to register the fastest growth during the forecast period, driven by increasing defence spending, rapid military modernization, and expanding procurement of advanced fighter aircraft, UAVs, naval platforms, and missile systems across China, India, Japan, and South Korea. stratviewresearch.com
• [New] Ongoing technology testing and government-backed research are expected to strengthen South Korea's role in exporting advanced seabed mining technologies during the forecast period. Persistence Market Research
• [New] South Korea's expansion since the second half of last year is expected to maintain momentum as AI demand continues to drive semiconductor exports, offsetting higher import costs stemming from the war in the Middle East. The Star
• [New] Fastest Growing Region: Asia Pacific is the fastest growing region, expanding near 44.1% CAGR through 2033, driven by rapid automotive digitalization across China, Japan, and South Korea, alongside growing government quantum technology investment. Persistence Market Research

Last updated: 26 August 2026