SEOUL -- South Korea's GDP growth accelerated in the first quarter of this year, boosted by increased construction activity and higher private spending, the Bank of Korea announced on Thursday.
Asia's fourth-largest economy picks up pace on construction and spending increases

Shoppers select wares at a market in Seoul on January 4. © Reuters
SEOUL -- South Korea's GDP growth accelerated in the first quarter of this year, boosted by increased construction activity and higher private spending, the Bank of Korea announced on Thursday.