South Korea's economy recovers to pre-pandemic levels

GDP beats forecasts to grow 1.6% in Q1 on strong corporate investment

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People walk near a cherry blossom street, closed to avoid the spread of COVID-19 in Seoul on April 1. © Reuters

KIM JAEWON, Nikkei staff writer

SEOUL -- South Korea's economy recovered to pre-pandemic levels after beating forecasts to grow 1.6% in the first three months of year.

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