KDI上调2025年经济增长预期至0.9%，呼吁财政政策正常化

Group 1 - The Korea Development Institute (KDI) has raised its economic growth forecast for 2025 to 0.9%, driven by improvements in consumption and exports [1] - KDI has also increased the 2026 growth forecast from 1.6% to 1.8%, with private consumption expected to grow by 1.3% due to lower interest rates and government support [1] - The semiconductor industry is expected to see a 2.9% increase in exports, despite the pressure from U.S. tariffs [1] Group 2 - KDI highlights the need for gradual normalization of expansionary fiscal policies, warning that maintaining the current stance could lead to a fiscal deficit exceeding 4% of GDP [1] - The institute suggests reforms in the tax system and fiscal framework to address issues related to low birth rates and an aging population [2] - KDI predicts inflation rates of 2.1% and 2.0% for the current and next year, respectively, indicating that the current monetary policy stance is generally appropriate [3]