01830cas a2200241 a 4500 AALejournalIMF018256 230101c9999 xx r poo 0 0eng d 5.00 USD 9781484341537 1934-7685 BD-DhAAL BD-DhAAL International Monetary Fund. Asia and Pacific Dept. Republic of Korea : 2017 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Republic of Korea. Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2018. 1 online resource (55 pages) IMF Staff Country Reports <strong>Off-Campus Access:</strong> No User ID or Password Required <strong>On-Campus Access:</strong> No User ID or Password Required Electronic access restricted to authorized BRAC University faculty, staff and students This 2017 Article IV Consultation highlights that the Republic of Korea's near-term outlook is improving. After slowing in the second half of 2016, growth has picked up in 2017, while recent geopolitical tensions have had a limited impact. The rebound was led by a strong expansion in investment, especially in the information technology and construction sectors. Export growth strengthened thanks to improving external conditions and high global demand for semiconductors. Private consumption growth picked up, but remains below economic growth. Recovery has been supported by an accommodative monetary policy, with lending rates and long-term yields close to record lows. Mode of access: Internet IMF Staff Country Reports; Country Report ; No. 2018/040 Full text available on IMF http://elibrary.imf.org/view/journals/002/2018/040/002.2018.issue-040-en.xml IMF e-Library