Woofun AI data shows that Moody's Analytics projects South Korea's second-quarter economic expansion to decelerate to 0.9%, down from the 1.8% recorded in the first quarter. While the AI-driven semiconductor sector is expected to bolster exports, domestic demand remains subdued with only marginal consumption improvements. Elevated energy costs continue to fuel inflationary pressures, which government interventions can only partially mitigate. The preliminary GDP estimate for the quarter is scheduled for release on Thursday.