Corée du Sud Confiance Des Consommateurs

South Korea’s Composite Consumer Sentiment Index stood at 112.4 in November 2025, up 2.6 points from 109.8 in the prior month. It marked the highest reading since November 2017, reflecting renewed confidence following a major trade agreement with the US and stronger-than-expected economic growth. South Korea and the US recently finalized a $350 billion investment package that will cap American tariffs on Korean goods at 15%. Meanwhile, the GDP grew 1.2% qoq in Q3 2025, exceeding expectations and marking the fastest economic expansion in 1-½-years. Consumer sentiment toward current living standards held steady at 96, while expectations for the future outlook rose to 101. Expectations for future household income increased to 104, and anticipated household spending remained at 110. Views on current domestic economic conditions improved to 96, with future expectations rising to 102. Inflation expectations stood at 2.6% for the year ahead and 2.5% over the three- and five-year horizons.