South Korea's economic sentiment has taken a dip, according to the Thomson Reuters IPSOS Primary Consumer Sentiment Index (PCSI) for November 2025, which stood at 47.49. This represents a decrease from October's figure of 48.96, signaling a month-over-month decline in consumer confidence.
This latest update, dated 14 November 2025, underscores a gradual decline in consumer sentiment as recorded over the past two months. In October, the index had already experienced a decline compared to September, and the continued drop into November suggests growing consumer caution amidst potential economic concerns.
The consistent downturn in the PCSI highlights the sentiment shifts within the South Korean market, reflecting possible underlying economic challenges or uncertainties. As consumer confidence is a critical indicator of economic health, this decline calls attention to the need for close monitoring of economic trends and potential policy responses in the coming months.
