South Korea factory growth hits 4-month high
South Korea factory activity grew at its strongest pace in four months during September. Export orders surged to their highest level in over a decade, led by semiconductors and autos.
South Korea's factory activity rose to a reading of 53.9 in September, hitting a four-month high driven by surging export demand. The PMI expanded for a tenth consecutive month above the 50 expansion threshold. The acceleration highlights renewed global demand for high-value manufactured goods.
