The surge in demand for semiconductors is cyclical, while other sectors in the country are lagging, analysts say.

Korea's economy will likely grow at a sharper-than-expected pace of 2.5 percent this year thanks to strong exports, mainly led by the semiconductor...

Korea's economy will likely grow at a sharper-than-expected pace of 2.5 percent this year, thanks to strong exports led mainly by the semiconductor industry, a state-run think…