In February 2025, South Korea experienced a 1% month-over-month increase in industrial production, recovering from a 2.8% decline in January and exceeding market predictions of a 0.8% rise. This growth was primarily attributed to robust production in the electronic components and electrical equipment sectors. On a year-over-year basis, industrial output surged by 7% in February, demonstrating a significant recovery from the 4.7% contraction seen in January and far surpassing the anticipated 2% growth.