South Korea

South Korea factories face record price surge as ME conflict shatters supply chains

Both input costs and selling prices hit highest levels in survey's 22-year history
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South Korea factories face record price surge as ME conflict shatters supply chains

Both input costs and selling prices hit highest levels in survey's 22-year history
3 days ago

South Korea’s output slows to 0.3% in March as chip gains reverse

Factory growth moderates whilst electronics swings reshape monthly industrial rhythm.
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South Korea's factories hit 4-year stride in March but inflation clouds outlook

A surging output and jobs revival mark its strongest quarter-end in years.

South Korean manufacturing gains momentum despite cost pressures

Business outlook is at its highest since May 2022.

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.

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.

AI demand boosts Korean memory chip industry recovery

This recovery follows a severe downturn in 2023.