South Korea: Business confidence survey
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The most recent value is -10 points as of February 2026, an increase compared to the previous value of -11.33 points. Historically, the average for South Korea from July 1991 to February 2026 is -1.25 points. The minimum of -37.67 points was recorded in December 2008, while the maximum of 65 points was reached in February 1998.
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- Measure: points
- Source: OECD
| Recent values | South Korea: Business confidence survey |
|---|---|
| 2026 Feb | -10 |
| 2026 Jan | -11.33 |
| 2025 Dec | -13.67 |
| 2025 Nov | -14.67 |
| 2025 Oct | -15.33 |
| 2025 Sep | -16 |
| 2025 Aug | -14.33 |
| 2025 Jul | -16.67 |
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Definition: The business survey indicator provides information on the amount of optimism or pessimism that business managers feel about the prospects of their companies, based upon opinion surveys on developments in production, orders and stocks of finished goods and the general economic situation of the company. It can be used to monitor output growth and to anticipate turning points in economic activity.
| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial production | -1.76 | 12/2025 | percent |
| Retail sales Y-on-Y | 1.18 | 12/2025 | percent |
| House price index | 143.67 | Q4/2025 | index points |
| Real residential property prices Y-on-Y change | -1.66 | Q4/2025 | percent |
| Business confidence survey | -10.00 | 2/2026 | points |
| Consumer confidence | 101.56 | 2/2026 | points |