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Economic Outlook KDI Economic Outlook 2026-1st Half

The Korean economy is projected to grow by around 2.5% in 2026, supported by robust semiconductor exports and a recovery in domestic demand, with growth expected at about 1.7% in 2027.

KDI News KDI Hosts Conference Featuring Nobel Laureate Peter Howitt

On May 15, 2026, KDI jointly hosted a conference with the NRC for Economics, Humanities and Social Sciences under the theme "Shifting the Economic Paradigm to Reignite Growth." The event was organized to diagnose the structural challenges facing the Korean economy amid rapidly changing conditions

KDI FOCUS Declining Cognitive Skills among Korean Workers: Drivers and Improvement Measures

As automation accelerates, strengthening workforce competency is vital for productivity. However, South Korean workers experience a sharper decline in cognitive skills with age compared to international peers. This is largely attributed to a seniority-based wage system that lacks incentives for continuous learning. To drive growth, Korea must transition toward skill- and performance-based compensation while expanding institutional support for lifelong upskilling and reskilling.

KDI News 2026 International AI Safety Report Presentation and Discussion Event Held

On May 15, 2026, ‘2026 International AI Safety Report’ Presentation and Discussion event was hosted by the British Embassy Seoul and co-organized by the Korea Development Institute(KDI) and UK AI Security Institute(UK AISI).

KDI FOCUS Rebuilding Scale-up Support Policies: Toward an Integrated Framework

To drive firm scale-ups, policy must shift from R&D-centric support to integrated, industry-specific "policy mixes" tailored to individual growth bottlenecks.

KDI News What‘s Up Newsletter Vol.33

The 32th issue of the KDI What's Up newsletter is now available!

KDI FOCUS Eldercare Workforce: Projections and Policy Implications

To address the eldercare labor shortage in a super-aged society, it is essential to implement multifaceted policies, such as introducing foreign caregivers and actively deploying care robot technology.

KDI NEWS Global Carbon Market Investment Forum: Summary of Discussions and Outcomes

hosted by MOEF and organized by KDI, took place in Seoul on December 11-12, 2025, bringing together global stakeholders to explore pathways for carbon markets aligned with Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.

December 11, 2025

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