South Korea’s industrial production surged 5.8% year-over-year in June 2026, marking a sharp turnaround from May’s 1.1% annual decline, according to data updated on 30 July 2026. The figures compare changes in output for each month against the same month a year earlier.
The June result signals a strong rebound in the country’s industrial sector after the contraction recorded in May 2026. The swing from -1.1% to 5.8% suggests a notable recovery in activity, highlighting renewed momentum in South Korean manufacturing and related industries on an annual basis.
