22.01.202621:12:05UTC+00South Korea Consumer Sentiment Improves

In January 2026, South Korea's Composite Consumer Sentiment Index reached 110.8, marking a minor increase from 109.8 in the previous month, December. The assessment of current living standards by consumers improved slightly to 96, a one-point rise from December, while the outlook for the future remained steady at 100. Expectations for future household income stayed constant at 103, with future household spending anticipated to rise to 111. Consumers' perception of the current state of the domestic economy showed improvement, reaching 90, and expectations for future domestic economic conditions rose to 98. Overall, these figures point to a modest uplift in consumer confidence, spurred by improved views on the domestic economy and more robust spending projections. Inflation expectations are projected to be 2.6% for the upcoming year, with the three and five-year horizons both anticipated at 2.5%.