FX.co ★ South Korea Retail Sales Drop 3.3% MoM

Retail sales in South Korea experienced a 3.3% decline in November 2025 compared to the previous month, overturning a slightly revised 3.6% increase from October. This marks the sixth monthly downturn this year, attributed to high borrowing costs and rising living expenses, which have put a strain on household expenditures. Additionally, the diminishing influence of earlier promotional efforts added to the constraints on sales as the year drew to a close.