S. Korea Likely ‘Outperformed,’ Adding Rate Pressure

South Korea’s economy probably grew for a sixth straight quarter in the three months to June, adding to evidence that Asia’s fourth-largest economy is withstanding risks to the global recovery.

Gross domestic product grew 1.3 percent in the second quarter from the prior three months, when it gained 2.1 percent, according to the median of seven estimates in a Bloomberg News survey. The release is due at 8 a.m. on July 26 in Seoul.