[South Korean Finance Minister: Semiconductor Market Boom to Last Until Next Year] BlockBeats News, October 18, South Korean Finance Minister Choo Kyung-ho stated on Saturday that the semiconductor industry's prosperity will continue at least until 2027. During an interview with CNBC on the sidelines of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank annual meetings in Bangkok, Choo Kyung-ho said: 'Currently, we assess that this round of growth can at least be sustained until next year. The reason lies in the still significant supply-demand gap in semiconductors, with the supply side continuing to expand.' Choo Kyung-ho noted that chip stocks have amplified volatility in South Korea's stock market this year. He explained that the semiconductor industry's proportion in the national economy is higher than in other countries, leading to sharp market fluctuations. However, he emphasized that despite market ups and downs, South Korea's economic fundamentals remain solid.