According to advance estimates from Bank of Korea, GDP rose 1.7%, year on year, compared to the 1.5% expected by economists polled by Reuters.

Trump's Asia tour focuses on strengthening ties with Japan and South Korea amid regional tensions. Key meetings planned with allies on trade and security cooperation.

After ICE in September raided a still-under-construction Georgia Hyundai plant – and arrested and deported hundreds of South Korean workers – the automaker’s CEO, José Muñoz, said he hoped for a resolution that could bring crucial foreign-worker expertise back to the United States.

Trump told reporters on Friday he would be open to a last-minute meeting with Kim Jong Un, citing their "very good relationship."

Leaders from 21 Pacific Rim economies will gather this week in Gyeongju, South Korea, for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, or APEC, forum.

South Korean food giant Otoki Co. Ltd. said Monday it would launch fish-shaped pastries in four flavors later this year, directly targeting the U.S. market.

Yin and Noh ended up tying the match against Minjee Lee and Steph Kyriacou, which ousted Thailand and China, clinched it for Australia and gave the Americans an undefeated record of 5-0-1 after three days of four-ball play. Lilia Vu and Lauren Coughlin drummed Hannah Green and Grace Kim, 5 and 4.

South Korea's economy grew in the third quarter by the fastest pace in a year and a half, advanced central bank estimates showed on Tuesday, helped by strong exports and solid private consumption as government stimulus measures boosted spending.

A preliminary tariff deal with President Trump called for a large investment in the United States, while China has warned Seoul not to side with Washington.