Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Korea’s business confidence stays low as domestic and global risks loom

Korea's business sentiment index remained pessimistic for December due to concerns of weak domestic demand and external risks, a poll showed Tuesday.

2024-11-26

Business sentiment fails to buck 2-year pessimism trend in March

A 4.7-point increase over February's index wasn't enough to break the 100-point threshold, although the manufacturing industry turned optimistic for the first time in two years.

2024-02-27

Business sentiment continues falling for 2nd month for January

Korea's business sentiment fell for the second month for January amid an economic slowdown, a Bank of Korea poll showed Thursday.

2023-12-28

Korean companies expect subdued economy in October

Most Korean companies expect the country’s economy to underperform in October, with the Business Survey Index at 90.6, signaling a pessimistic outlook for the 19th consecutive month.

2023-09-26

Business outlook worsens for July due to uncertainties

Korea's business sentiment fell for July due to continued uncertainties over the economy and monetary tightening here and abroad, a central bank poll showed Thursday.

2023-06-29

Business outlook slightly improves for March amid expectations for rebounding spending

Korea's business sentiment slightly improved for March amid expectations that eased coronavirus curbs will bolster spending, a central bank poll showed Wednesday.

2023-02-22

Korea's business sentiment for September improves slightly, remains below par

Korea's business sentiment slightly improved for September, but it still remains much below par amid the continued spread of coronavirus and worries over global inflation, a central bank poll showed Wednesday.

2022-08-24

Mood worsens for businesses as distancing takes its toll

Business sentiment for January worsened as the Covid-19 pandemic shows no signs of a slowdown despite tougher social distancing rules, a survey showed Tuesday.

2020-12-29