South Korea
South Korean manufacturing returns to growth as export orders recover
New orders surged to a 13-month high despite sharp acceleration in cost pressures.
South Korean manufacturing returns to growth as export orders recover
New orders surged to a 13-month high despite sharp acceleration in cost pressures.
South Korean manufacturing sector battles rising costs and weak demand
Output and orders declined for the second consecutive month.
South Korea needs accelerated renewables as carbon risks threaten exporters: report
The think tank estimated that CBAM certificates could cost Korean chipmakers about $588m between 2026 and 2034,
South Korean Factories return to contraction as tariffs bite
Manufacturing sector deteriorates for 8th time in 9 months amidst domestic weakness and US trade barriers.
South Korea's manufacturing woes deepen as US tariff fears bite
It contracted for 6th consecutive month.
South Korea’s manufacturing sector suffers sharpest decline in over two years
New orders plummet to lowest level since COVID-19 pandemic
Trade uncertainty drags South Korea's manufacturing sector in April
This is the third consecutive month of worsening business conditions.
South Korea’s manufacturing PMI falls to 49.9 in February
Manufacturing conditions in South Korea remained stable after a slight improvement at the start of the year.
South Korea factory activity contracts in December
Production outlook turned negative for the first time since the pandemic.
South Korean factory activity sees sharpest downturn since June 2023
Optimism has reached its softest level in 21 months.
AI demand boosts Korean memory chip industry recovery
This recovery follows a severe downturn in 2023.
South Korea's domestic manufacturing supply declines in Q2
The downward trend is ongoing since 2023.
Biz confidence among Korean manufacturers worsens for first time in five months
Firms are also likely to be less optimistic next month.
ASIC chip market to outperform AI chip in South Korea
The ASIC chip CAGR market sales to post 44% over FY23-FY27 globally.
Wider electric car adoption seen driving auto sales in South Korea: Fitch
Fitch expects vehicle sales in the country to rise by an average of 2.5% each year through 2032.
US-China chip war to hit Korean tech giants but no lasting damage, says Fitch
Samsung and SK hynix may even benefit from higher chip prices as China bans Micron products.
Hyundai Mobis struggles with one-off costs in Q1 2023
Despite setbacks, analysts see these investments as key to Q2 rebound.
