Business Confidence in South Korea decreased to 52 points in April from 56 points in March of 2020. Business Confidence in South Korea averaged 80.02 points from 1991 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 119 points in December of 1994 and a record low of 35 points in March of 1998. In South Korea, the Business Survey Index (BSI) in the manufacturing sector measures the level of optimism that business leaders have about the performance of the economy in the current month and their outlook for the following month. The Index is based on the survey of around 2800 companies in fifteen areas including sales, inventories, production facilities, prices, labor force and profitability. For each of the indicators measured, the net difference between the number of positive responses and the number of negative responses is computed. The BSI above 100 indicates an improving outlook and below 100 a deteriorating outlook. This page provides the latest reported value for - South Korea Business Confidence - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Industrial Production in South Korea increased 7.10 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Industrial Production in South Korea averaged 8.57 percent from 1976 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 39.40 percent in July of 1976 and a record low of -25.40 percent in January of 2009. In South Korea, industrial production measures the output of businesses integrated in industrial sector of the economy such as manufacturing, mining, and utilities. This page provides the latest reported value for - South Korea Industrial Production - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Industrial Production in South Korea increased 4.60 percent in March of 2020 over the previous month. Industrial Production Mom in South Korea averaged 0.60 percent from 1980 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 10.50 percent in September of 1987 and a record low of -10.60 percent in August of 1987. In South Korea, industrial production measures the output of businesses integrated in industrial sector of the economy such as manufacturing, mining, and utilities. This page provides the latest reported value for - South Korea Industrial Production Mom - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Imports in South Korea increased to 41869 USD Million in March from 37198.16 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports in South Korea averaged 13868.98 USD Million from 1966 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 48480.62 USD Million in October of 2018 and a record low of 38.61 USD Million in January of 1966. In 2019 imports to South Korea dropped 6 percent to USD 503.2 billion from the previous year's all-time high, as domestic production and facility investment dwindled. Main imports were mineral fuels, mineral oils, bituminous substances (25 percent of total imports), electrical machinery and equipment (18 percent), nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical (10 percent), optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring (4 percent), road vehicles (3 percent), iron and steel (3 percent), ores, slag, ash (3 percent), organic chemicals (3 percent), plastics and articles thereof (2 percent), miscellaneous chemicals products (2 percent), and inorganic chemicals, compounds of precious metals (2 percent). China was the biggest source of imports (21 percent of total imports), followed by the US (12 percent), Japan (9 percent), Saudi Arabia, Vietnam, Australia and Germany (4 percent each), Taiwan, Russia and Qatar (3 percent each), and Kuwait, Malaysia, the UAE and Indonesia (2 percent each). This page provides the latest reported value for - South Korea Imports - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Housing Index in South Korea increased to 101.70 points in April from 101.50 points in March of 2020. Housing Index in South Korea averaged 66.79 points from 1986 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 101.70 points in April of 2020 and a record low of 33.60 points in February of 1987. In South Korea, housing index refers to average house prices across the country. The survey includes 2,955 detached/row houses and 13,074 apartments in all provinces in Korea. Number of houses by province/type has been given a weight to generate composite house price index. This page provides - South Korea House Price Index - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Capacity Utilization in South Korea increased to 104 points in March from 103.70 points in February of 2020. Capacity Utilization in South Korea averaged 48.54 points from 1971 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 104.60 points in December of 2016 and a record low of 3.80 points in February of 1971. This page provides - South Korea Capacity Utilization - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Households Debt in South Korea increased to 95.50 percent of GDP in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 93.90 percent of GDP in the third quarter of 2019. Households Debt To GDP in South Korea averaged 40.39 percent of GDP from 1962 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 95.50 percent of GDP in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 1.40 percent of GDP in the fourth quarter of 1964. This page provides - South Korea Households Debt To Gdp- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Inflation Expectations in South Korea remained unchanged at 1.70 percent in April from 1.70 percent in March of 2020. Inflation Expectations in South Korea averaged 3.17 percent from 2002 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4.60 percent in March of 2003 and a record low of 1.70 percent in October of 2019. In South Korea, inflation expectations refer to median one year ahead expected inflation rate. This page provides - South Korea Consumer Inflation Expectations- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Exports to Japan in South Korea decreased to 2003000 USD THO in April from 2557811 USD THO in March of 2020. Exports to Japan in South Korea averaged 2310239.43 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2995353 USD THO in July of 2014 and a record low of 1696410 USD THO in February of 2016. This page includes a chart with historical data for South Korea Exports to Japan.

Exports to India in South Korea decreased to 533000 USD THO in April from 1239377 USD THO in March of 2020. Exports to India in South Korea averaged 1144796.86 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2034432 USD THO in August of 2017 and a record low of 533000 USD THO in April of 2020. This page includes a chart with historical data for South Korea Exports to India.

Exports of Semi Conductor in South Korea decreased to 7176000 USD THO in April from 8762000 USD THO in March of 2020. Exports of Semi Conductor in South Korea averaged 2971591.23 USD THO from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 12427000 USD THO in September of 2018 and a record low of 176101 USD THO in February of 1988. This page includes a chart with historical data for South Korea Exports of Semi Conductor.

Exports of Kcs - Appliances in South Korea decreased to 423000 USD THO in April from 614000 USD THO in March of 2020. Exports of Kcs - Appliances in South Korea averaged 977808.14 USD THO from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1586000 USD THO in October of 2007 and a record low of 423000 USD THO in April of 2020. This page includes a chart with historical data for South Korea Exports of Kcs - Appliances.

Exports of Kcs - Auto Parts in South Korea decreased to 1022000 USD THO in April from 1935000 USD THO in March of 2020. Exports of Kcs - Auto Parts in South Korea averaged 1709703.49 USD THO from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2524000 USD THO in July of 2014 and a record low of 512000 USD THO in January of 2009. This page includes a chart with historical data for South Korea Exports of Kcs - Auto Parts.

Exports of Kcs - Car in South Korea decreased to 2391000 USD THO in April from 3817000 USD THO in March of 2020. Exports of Kcs - Car in South Korea averaged 3372802.33 USD THO from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4814000 USD THO in December of 2014 and a record low of 1384000 USD THO in January of 2009. This page includes a chart with historical data for South Korea Exports of Kcs - Car.

Exports of Kcs - Computer in South Korea decreased to 1052000 USD THO in April from 1183000 USD THO in March of 2020. Exports of Kcs - Computer in South Korea averaged 789348.84 USD THO from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1336000 USD THO in October of 2007 and a record low of 116000 USD THO in February of 2011. This page includes a chart with historical data for South Korea Exports of Kcs - Computer.

Exports of Kcs - Fiber in South Korea decreased to 756000 USD THO in April from 991000 USD THO in March of 2020. Exports of Kcs - Fiber in South Korea averaged 1176680.23 USD THO from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1573000 USD THO in April of 2011 and a record low of 705000 USD THO in January of 2009. This page includes a chart with historical data for South Korea Exports of Kcs - Fiber.

Exports of Kcs - General Machinery in South Korea decreased to 301000 USD THO in April from 484000 USD THO in March of 2020. Exports of Kcs - General Machinery in South Korea averaged 2657587.21 USD THO from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4566000 USD THO in April of 2015 and a record low of 204000 USD THO in January of 2020. This page includes a chart with historical data for South Korea Exports of Kcs - General Machinery.

Exports of Kcs - Iron and Steel Products in South Korea decreased to 2010000 USD THO in April from 2464000 USD THO in March of 2020. Exports of Kcs - Iron and Steel Products in South Korea averaged 2539627.91 USD THO from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4654000 USD THO in September of 2017 and a record low of 1185000 USD THO in February of 2006. This page includes a chart with historical data for South Korea Exports of Kcs - Iron and Steel Products.

Exports to China in South Korea decreased to 10209000 USD THO in April from 10734332 USD THO in March of 2020. Exports to China in South Korea averaged 11679444.66 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 14767041 USD THO in October of 2018 and a record low of 8643022 USD THO in February of 2016. This page includes a chart with historical data for South Korea Exports to China.

Exports to European Union in South Korea decreased to 4328000 USD THO in April from 5068915 USD THO in March of 2020. Exports to European Union in South Korea averaged 4316023.66 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 6421073 USD THO in April of 2017 and a record low of 2963558 USD THO in February of 2015. This page includes a chart with historical data for South Korea Exports to EUropean Union.

Exports of Kcs - Petroleum Chemical in South Korea decreased to 2578000 USD THO in April from 3280000 USD THO in March of 2020. Exports of Kcs - Petroleum Chemical in South Korea averaged 3258046.51 USD THO from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4458000 USD THO in October of 2018 and a record low of 1531000 USD THO in January of 2009. This page includes a chart with historical data for South Korea Exports of Kcs - Petroleum Chemical.

Exports of Kcs - Petroleum Products in South Korea decreased to 1680000 USD THO in April from 2848000 USD THO in March of 2020. Exports of Kcs - Petroleum Products in South Korea averaged 3149947.67 USD THO from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 5202000 USD THO in October of 2012 and a record low of 1168000 USD THO in February of 2006. This page includes a chart with historical data for South Korea Exports of Kcs - Petroleum Products.

Exports of Kcs - Ship Class in South Korea decreased to 1068000 USD THO in April from 1439000 USD THO in March of 2020. Exports of Kcs - Ship Class in South Korea averaged 3067412.79 USD THO from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 7372000 USD THO in June of 2017 and a record low of 672000 USD THO in August of 2018. This page includes a chart with historical data for South Korea Exports of Kcs - Ship Class.

Exports of Kcs - Wireless Communication Machine in South Korea decreased to 807000 USD THO in April from 1208000 USD THO in March of 2020. Exports of Kcs - Wireless Communication Machine in South Korea averaged 2192558.14 USD THO from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3981000 USD THO in October of 2008 and a record low of 807000 USD THO in April of 2020. This page includes a chart with historical data for South Korea Exports of Kcs - Wireless Communication Machine.

Imports from Viet Nam in South Korea decreased to 1565000 USD THO in April from 1908221 USD THO in March of 2020. Imports from Viet Nam in South Korea averaged 1263672.88 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2185243 USD THO in September of 2019 and a record low of 477837 USD THO in May of 2014. This page includes a chart with historical data for South Korea Imports from Viet Nam.

Imports from United States in South Korea decreased to 5010000 USD THO in April from 5388396 USD THO in March of 2020. Imports from United States in South Korea averaged 4301824.97 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 5870811 USD THO in December of 2019 and a record low of 2993682 USD THO in February of 2015. This page includes a chart with historical data for South Korea Imports from Us.

Imports from Japan in South Korea decreased to 3988000 USD THO in April from 4396696 USD THO in March of 2020. Imports from Japan in South Korea averaged 4187332.68 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 5226141 USD THO in March of 2018 and a record low of 3088092 USD THO in January of 2016. This page includes a chart with historical data for South Korea Imports from Japan.

Imports from India in South Korea decreased to 439000 USD THO in April from 501207 USD THO in March of 2020. Imports from India in South Korea averaged 413587.99 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 648249 USD THO in October of 2018 and a record low of 37.30 USD THO in April of 2014. This page includes a chart with historical data for South Korea Imports from India.

Imports from European Union in South Korea decreased to 4539000 USD THO in April from 5443149 USD THO in March of 2020. Imports from European Union in South Korea averaged 4795615.14 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 5894819 USD THO in July of 2014 and a record low of 3744228 USD THO in February of 2019. This page includes a chart with historical data for South Korea Imports from European Union.

Imports from China in South Korea increased to 9618000 USD THO in April from 8949198 USD THO in March of 2020. Imports from China in South Korea averaged 8101623.01 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 10331741 USD THO in January of 2019 and a record low of 5552921 USD THO in February of 2020. This page includes a chart with historical data for South Korea Imports from China.

Exports to Vietnam in South Korea decreased to 2730000 USD THO in April from 4005992 USD THO in March of 2020. Exports to Vietnam in South Korea averaged 3259946.83 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4734487 USD THO in September of 2017 and a record low of 1696390 USD THO in May of 2014. This page includes a chart with historical data for South Korea Exports to Vietnam.

Exports to United States in South Korea decreased to 5329000 USD THO in April from 7382866 USD THO in March of 2020. Exports to United States in South Korea averaged 5890176.19 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 7382866 USD THO in March of 2020 and a record low of 4682548 USD THO in February of 2018. This page includes a chart with historical data for South Korea Exports to USAAAAAAAA.

Cpi Housing Utilities in South Korea increased to 104.11 points in March from 104.09 points in February of 2020. Cpi Housing Utilities in South Korea averaged 69.39 points from 1985 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 104.11 points in March of 2020 and a record low of 31.61 points in January of 1985. This page provides - South Korea Cpi Housing Utilities- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The transportation sub-index of the CPI basket in South Korea decreased to 101.99 points in March of 2020 from 104.82 points in February of 2020. CPI Transportation in South Korea averaged 71.88 points from 1985 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 112.54 points in April of 2012 and a record low of 27.63 points in February of 1985. This page provides - South Korea Cpi Transportation- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Manufacturing PMI in South Korea decreased to 41.60 points in April from 44.20 points in March of 2020. Manufacturing PMI in South Korea averaged 49.23 points from 2011 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 52.60 points in April of 2013 and a record low of 41.60 points in April of 2020. The IHS Markit South Korea Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index measures the performance of the manufacturing sector and is derived from a survey of 400 manufacturing companies. The Index is based on five individual indexes with the following weights: New Orders (30 percent), Output (25 percent), Employment (20 percent), Suppliers’ Delivery Times (15 percent) and Stock of Items Purchased (10 percent), with the Delivery Times index inverted so that it moves in a comparable direction. A reading above 50 indicates an expansion of the manufacturing sector compared to the previous month; below 50 represents a contraction; while 50 indicates no change. This page provides the latest reported value for - South Korea Manufacturing PMI - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The inflation rate in South Korea was recorded at 0.10 percent in April of 2020. Inflation Rate in South Korea averaged 7.15 percent from 1966 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 32.50 percent in October of 1980 and a record low of -0.40 percent in September of 2019. In South Korea, the most important categories in the consumer price index are Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (17 percent of total weight) and Food and non-alcoholic beverages (13.6 percent of total weight). Others include Restaurants and hotels (12 percent); Education (11.4 percent); Transportation (10.9 percent); Health (7.3 percent); and Clothing and footwear (6.2 percent). The components with the least weight are Communication at 5.8 percent; Miscellaneous goods and services at 5.4 percent; Recreation and culture at 5.3 percent; Furnishings, household equipment and routine maintenance at 3.8 percent; and Alcoholic beverages and tobacco at 1.24 percent. This page provides the latest reported value for - South Korea Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Core consumer prices in South Korea increased 0.30 percent in April of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Core Inflation Rate in South Korea averaged 5.43 percent from 1976 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 30.50 percent in December of 1980 and a record low of -0.40 percent in May of 1999. In South Korea, the core inflation rate tracks changes in prices that consumers pay for a basket of goods which excludes some volatile price items. This page provides the latest reported value for - South Korea Core Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

South Korea recorded a government budget deficit of 45292 KRW Billion in March of 2020. Government Budget Value in South Korea averaged 4853.23 KRW Billion from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 42914 KRW Billion in November of 2007 and a record low of -45292 KRW Billion in March of 2020. The government budget balance is the difference between government revenues and expenses. The budget is balanced when outlays equal to receipts, the country reports budget surplus when revenues are higher than expenses and deficit when expenses exceed the revenues. This page provides - South Korea Government Budget Value - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Standard & Poor's credit rating for South Korea stands at AA with stable outlook. Moody's credit rating for South Korea was last set at Aa2 with stable outlook. Fitch's credit rating for South Korea was last reported at AA- with stable outlook. In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of South Korea thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for South Korea as reported by major credit rating agencies.

South Korea recorded 10840 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, South Korea reported 256 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for South Korea Coronavirus Cases.

South Korea recorded 256 Coronavirus Deaths since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, South Korea reported 10840 Coronavirus Cases. This page includes a chart with historical data for South Korea Coronavirus Deaths.

South Korea recorded 9568 Coronavirus Recovered since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, South Korea reported 256 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for South Korea Coronavirus Recovered.

The Consumer Price Index in South Korea decreased 0.60 percent in April of 2020 over the previous month. Inflation Rate Mom in South Korea averaged 0.56 percent from 1965 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 5.29 percent in February of 1974 and a record low of -2.52 percent in November of 1966. Inflation Rate MoM measures month over month change in the price of goods and services. This page provides the latest reported value for - South Korea Inflation Rate MoM - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Bank Lending Rate in South Korea decreased to 2.91 percent in March from 3.08 percent in February of 2020. Bank Lending Rate in South Korea averaged 6.49 percent from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 17.01 percent in January of 1998 and a record low of 2.91 percent in March of 2020. In South Korea, the bank lending rate is the average rate of interest charged on loans by commercial banks to private individuals and companies. This page provides - South Korea Bank Average Lending Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Imports from South Korea (non Oil & Gas) in Indonesia increased to 596.80 USD Million in March from 526.40 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports from South Korea (non Oil & Gas) in Indonesia averaged 582.53 USD Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 867 USD Million in March of 2017 and a record low of 382.10 USD Million in July of 2015. This page includes a chart with historical data for Indonesia Imports from South Korea (non Oil & Gas).

Exports to South Korea (non Oil & Gas) in Indonesia increased to 500.50 USD Million in March from 460.30 USD Million in February of 2020. Exports to South Korea (non Oil & Gas) in Indonesia averaged 505.21 USD Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 744.10 USD Million in September of 2018 and a record low of 363.60 USD Million in November of 2015. This page includes a chart with historical data for Indonesia Exports to South Korea (non Oil & Gas).

Wages in Manufacturing in South Korea decreased to 4149388 KRW/Month in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 4199394 KRW/Month in the third quarter of 2019. Wages in Manufacturing in South Korea averaged 3421570.88 KRW/Month from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 4654149 KRW/Month in the first quarter of 2019 and a record low of 2520139 KRW/Month in the second quarter of 2008. This page provides - South Korea Total Monthly Wages in Manufacturing - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Minimum Wages in South Korea increased to 8590 KRW/Hour in 2020 from 8350 KRW/Hour in 2019. Minimum Wages in South Korea averaged 3285.94 KRW/Hour from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 8590 KRW/Hour in 2020 and a record low of 600 KRW/Hour in 1989. In South Korea, minimum wage refers to the lowest gross wage per hour, regardless employment status or nationality. There are some exceptions to this rule: businesses that only employ family members or relatives living in the same residence; domestic service users; seamen who are governed by the seamen act and the ship owners who employ those seamen. This page provides - South Korea Minimum Wages- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Mining production in South Korea increased 1.50 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Mining Production in South Korea averaged 0.46 percent from 1976 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 26.40 percent in November of 2016 and a record low of -30.60 percent in January of 1998. This page provides - South Korea Mining Production- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in South Korea was last recorded at 26761.90 US dollars in 2018. The GDP per Capita in South Korea is equivalent to 212 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita in South Korea averaged 10327.09 USD from 1960 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 26761.90 USD in 2018 and a record low of 944.30 USD in 1960. The GDP per capita is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by inflation, by the total population. This page provides - South Korea GDP per capita - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.