FX.co ★ South Korea Consumer Morale Declines in October

In October 2025, South Korea's Composite Consumer Sentiment Index registered at 109.8, showing a slight decrease from September's 110.1. Consumer sentiment related to current living standards remained constant at 96, while future outlook expectations held steady at 100. Anticipations concerning future household income stayed at 102, with predictions for future household spending remaining at 110. Consumers' perceptions of the current domestic economic situation remained fixed at 91, though expectations for future domestic economic conditions saw a three-point decline to 94. This data indicates a minor easing in confidence, primarily influenced by a less optimistic economic outlook. Inflation expectations nudged slightly upwards, with anticipated rates over one, three, and five years steady at 2.6%. Despite minor declines in certain metrics, consumer sentiment generally continues to portray positive confidence in the economy.