Mers outbreak cuts sharply into S Korea growth

South Korea's economic growth has been hit sharply by both the Mers outbreak and continued weak exports.

South Korea third-quarter GDP rebounds but global headwinds raise uncertainty

(Reuters) - South Korea's economic growth quickened in the third quarter led by private consumption and construction spending, but quarterly exports declined for the first time in a year in a sign of cooling global growth that should keep the door open for more monetary easing.

South Korea economic growth slows as exports weaken

South Korea's economic growth slowed in the second quarter, as investment dipped and its exports sector was hurt by the eurozone debt crisis.