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South Korea's economy contracted by 0.3% in Q4 2025, leading to a full-year growth rate of 1%, primarily due to weak domestic demand and a 3.9% drop in construction investment. While private consumption and government spending saw modest increases, exports fell by 2.1%. Additionally, a study revealed strong public support for hydrogen fuel cell heavy-duty trucks, with the government targeting 30,000 trucks by 2040 to reduce emissions significantly.