South Korea: Business confidence survey
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The most recent value is -32 points as of June 2025, a decline compared to the previous value of -31 points. Historically, the average for South Korea from January 2003 to June 2025 is -24 points. The minimum of -49 points was recorded in December 2008, while the maximum of -5 points was reached in May 2010.
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- Measure: points
- Source: Economic Statistics System of South Korea
| Recent values | South Korea: Business confidence survey |
|---|---|
| 2025 Jun | -32 |
| 2025 May | -31 |
| 2025 Apr | -35 |
| 2025 Mar | -35 |
| 2025 Feb | -37 |
| 2025 Jan | -36 |
| 2024 Dec | -36 |
| 2024 Nov | -31 |
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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 | 0.20 | 5/2025 | percent |
| Retail sales | 101.40 | 5/2025 | index points |
| Retail sales Y-on-Y | -0.29 | 5/2025 | percent |
| House price index | 142.34 | Q1/2025 | index points |
| Real residential property prices Y-on-Y change | -2.20 | Q1/2025 | percent |
| Business confidence survey | -32.00 | 6/2025 | points |
| Consumer confidence | 9.00 | 6/2025 | points |