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Awe, then shock: Apple’s new foldable iPhone wows Korea, but huge price gap with Samsung also turns heads

Apple’s first foldable iPhone impressed Korean fans, but its 3.29 million won ($2,370) starting price may boost sales of Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold8, which is 1.01 million won less expensive.

2026.9.17

Inflation, stocks dent consumer confidence

Korea’s consumer sentiment fell in August for the first time in four months as inflation concerns and a stock market correction weighed on households.

2026.8.25

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Bank of Korea's headquarters in central Seoul on Aug. 12, 2025

Consumer sentiment rises for third month in July despite inflation, volatile stock market

The Bank of Korea attributed the growth to strong chip-led exports, large-scale investment plans and expectations for income hikes.

2026.7.28

Consumer sentiment rises for 2nd month in June on strong exports, stock rally

Korean consumer sentiment climbed for a second consecutive month despite persistent inflation pressures.

2026.6.23

Customers look at meat products at a supermarket in Seoul on March 16. [YONHAP]

Consumer sentiment falls to 10-month low amid Middle East crisis

Consumer sentiment fell to a 10-month low in March, as the conflict in the Middle East and high oil prices stoked concerns about inflation and broader economic impacts, the Bank of Korea (BOK) said Wednesday.

2026.3.25

Korean bourse Kospi surpasses the 5,000 mark for the first time on the morning of Jan. 22. Numbers are shown at a digital board in Hana Bank in Jung District, central Seoul, as dealers celebrate the historic moment. [YONHAP]

Consumer sentiment rebounds amid signs of economic improvement

Korea's consumer sentiment rebounded in January, supported by a strong stock market, robust exports and other signs of economic improvement, the central bank said Friday.

2026.1.23

Customers purchase jeotgal (salted seafood) at a traditional market in Namdong District, Incheon, on Nov. 16. [YONHAP]

Consumer sentiment hits 8-year high on U.S. tariff deal, robust Q3 growth

Korea's consumer sentiment rose to an eight-year high in November, buoyed by the country's tariff agreement with the United States and stronger-than-expected quarterly economic growth, the central bank said Tuesday.

2025.11.25

Shoppers look through fresh produce at a large retail store in Seoul on Aug. 5. [NEWS1]

Consumer sentiment falls for 1st time in 6 months amid U.S. tariff woes: BOK

Korea's consumer sentiment fell for the first time in six months in September amid concerns over an export slowdown following the United States' new tariff scheme, the central bank said Wednesday.

2025.9.24

Gwangjang Market in Jongno District, central Seoul, on July 9 [NOH YU-RIM]

Consumer sentiment hits 7 1/2-year high in August on exports, stimulus

Korea's consumer sentiment rose to its highest level in more than seven years in August, reaching 111.4 points on solid exports and optimism over the government's supplementary budget, the central bank said Tuesday.

2025.8.26

Food items at a large discount store in Seoul on May 16 [YONHAP]

Consumer sentiment improves in May as uncertainty eases, BOK says

Korea's consumer sentiment rose to a seven-month high in May, led by eased political uncertainty and optimism over a potential tariff deal with the United States, the central bank said Tuesday.

2025.5.27