South Korea Reports Stagnant Industrial Output and Weak Retail Sales in July

Official economic data reveals that South Korea’s industrial production remained flat in July while consumer retail sales declined, though business facility investment showed growth. The mixed indicators highlight ongoing challenges in domestic demand despite steady capital spending.

31 Aug, 00:10 — 31 Aug, 00:52

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South Korea's industrial output remained flat in July.
Retail sales declined during the same month.
Facility investment increased in July.
Official economic figures were released in late August 2026.

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South Korea's industrial output remained flat in July.

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Retail sales fell in July.

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Facility investment advanced in July.

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Korea HeraldMostly Factual3h ago

Industrial output flat in July; retail sales down, facility investment up

South Korea's industrial output remained flat in July from a month earlier, data showed Monday, with retail sales losing ground, while facility investment advanced. Industrial production remained unchanged in July from a month earlier, according to data from the Ministry of Data and Statistics. Industrial output fell 0.5 percent and 0.4 percent in April and May, respectively, before rebounding 2.4 percent in June. Output in the mining and manufacturing sector, a key pillar of the economy, edged

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yonhap-englishMostly Factual3h ago