South Korea Consumer Sentiment Falls in October

South Korea’s Composite Consumer Sentiment Index (CCSI) fell 1.2 points to 105.4 in October 2026 from September. Consumer sentiment regarding current living standards rose one point to 93, while sentiment about the future outlook fell one point to 97. Sentiment regarding future household income declined one point to 101, while that concerning future household spending fell one point to 109. Consumer sentiment about current domestic economic conditions dropped one point to 82, while sentiment regarding future domestic economic conditions fell two points to 88. Expected inflation over the next year remained at 2.7%, while three- and five-year inflation expectations were unchanged at 2.6%.

South Korea’s Composite Consumer Sentiment Index (CCSI) rose 2.1 points to 106.6 in September 2026 from August. Consumer sentiment regarding current living standards was unchanged at 92, while sentiment about the future outlook rose one point to 98. Sentiment regarding future household income increased two points to 102, while that concerning future household spending rose one point to 110. Consumer sentiment about current domestic economic conditions climbed four points to 83, while sentiment regarding future domestic economic conditions rose one point to 90. Sentiment on prospective employment opportunities increased two points to 88, while expectations for interest rates rose three points to 128. Expected inflation over the next year was unchanged at 2.7%, while three- and five-year inflation expectations both remained at 2.6%.

South Korea’s Composite Consumer Sentiment Index fell 2.3 points to 104.5 in August 2026 from the previous month. Consumer sentiment regarding current living standards declined one point to 92, while sentiment about the future outlook fell one point to 97. Sentiment regarding future household income dropped one point to 100, while that concerning future household spending declined one point to 109. Consumer sentiment about current domestic economic conditions fell five points to 79, while sentiment regarding future domestic economic conditions declined three points to 89. Expected inflation over the next year was 2.7%, while three- and five-year inflation expectations were both 2.6%.