South Korea's Q3 GDP Exceeds Forecasts, Japan Reports Sustained Services Inflation

South Korea's third-quarter GDP growth surpassed analyst expectations, rising 1.0% quarter-on-quarter against a 0.7% forecast. Concurrently, Japan's Services Producer Price Index increased 3.7% year-on-year, indicating persistent inflationary pressures in its services sector. These reports offer insights into the economic health and price trends of two major Asian economies.