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2025.08.0100:30:00UTC+00South Korea's Manufacturing Sector Continues to Falter as PMI Drops to 48.0 in July

In a concerning trend for South Korea's industrial landscape, the S&P Global South Korea Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) saw another decline in July, dropping to 48.0 from 48.7 in June. This marks a continuation of the contraction in the manufacturing sector, as reflected by the PMI figures released on August 1, 2025.

The PMI, a critical indicator of manufacturing performance, remaining below the neutral mark of 50, signifies that the sector is still contracting rather than expanding. The drop from June's figures reflects ongoing challenges within the South Korean manufacturing landscape, amid a backdrop of global economic uncertainties and potential domestic market pressures.

The latest data may prompt calls for strategic interventions to invigorate the manufacturing industry, which is a crucial component of South Korea's economy. As businesses and policymakers digest these figures, there may be a concerted effort to identify specific impediments and devise plans that could stabilize and eventually revitalize the sector.

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