[Moody's: South Korea's Economic Growth May Slow in Q2] BlockBeats News, July 20, Moody's Analytics stated in a report that South Korea's economic growth rate in the second quarter may slow from 1.8% in the first quarter to 0.9%. Driven by the AI-fueled semiconductor industry boom, exports (especially semiconductor exports) will once again take on a major role. Domestic demand in South Korea is expected to remain weak, with only slight improvement in consumption. High energy costs have exacerbated inflationary pressures, while government measures can only partially alleviate the situation. South Korea's preliminary Q2 GDP data will be released on Thursday.