Q3 Foreign Investment Pledges Hit 'Third-Highest Ever' - Semiconductor Materials, Parts, Equipment and Data Centers Drive Growth (Comprehensive)

South Korea's Q3 foreign direct investment pledges rose 10.8% to $22.9 billion, marking third-highest ever, driven by semiconductor materials, parts, equipment and data center investments, while actual arrivals hit record $14.87 billion with US leading at $6.69 billion amid manufacturing caution and services sector strength including finance, real estate and information technology.