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Biz sentiment slips in January as nonmanufacturing sector weakens: BOK survey

Business sentiment in Korea fell slightly in January, despite strong exports, due mainly to worsening sentiment in the nonmanufacturing sector following the dissipation of year-end base effects, a central bank survey showed Tuesday.

2026-01-27

Business sentiment falls for first time in 3 months in Oct.: BOK

Business sentiment in Korea fell for the first time in three months in October, weighed down by a weaker local currency and fewer working days, a central bank survey showed Wednesday.

2025-10-29

Business sentiment improves for June but remains in negative territory, industry poll shows

Korea's business sentiment improved for June, buoyed by a partial easing of U.S.-China trade tensions, but remained in negative territory for the 39th consecutive month, an industry poll showed Tuesday.

2025-05-27

Business sentiment rebounds for first time in five months, BOK survey finds

Korea's business sentiment rebounded for the first time in five months in March amid uncertainty at home and abroad, a central bank poll showed Wednesday.

2025-03-26

Business sentiment for April pessimistic over global trade risks

Korea's business sentiment remains pessimistic for April, a poll showed Wednesday, amid growing uncertainties associated with global trade.

2025-03-26

Business sentiment at four year low in February over weak momentum: BOK survey

Korea's business sentiment fell to the lowest in over four years this month due mainly to weak domestic demand and economic uncertainty, a central bank poll showed Friday.

2025-02-21

Business sentiment for March remains pessimistic over weak consumption, external risks

Korea's business sentiment remains pessimistic for March, a poll showed Thursday, amid sluggish consumer spending and growing uncertainty abroad.

2025-02-20

Korean business sentiment hits four-year low in January over growth concerns, political unrest

Korea's business sentiment fell to a four-year low in January amid concerns over growth momentum and political turmoil sparked by President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law declaration, a central bank poll showed Thursday.

2025-01-23

Business sentiment remains pessimistic over weak won, global uncertainty

Korea's business sentiment remains pessimistic for February, a poll showed Wednesday, amid the weakening of the won and growing uncertainty at home and abroad.

2025-01-22

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