The South Korean manufacturing sector maintained a steady course in November 2025, as the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) remained unchanged from the previous month. According to the latest S&P Global report released on December 1, 2025, the Manufacturing PMI held firm at 49.4, illustrating that the sector is neither expanding nor contracting, and remains entrenched below the benchmark 50.0 threshold that indicates economic expansion.
The consistent PMI reading reflects underlying challenges facing South Korea's manufacturers amid a complex global economic landscape. Though stabilization can signal resilience, the static reading also suggests that the sector is grappling with sustaining growth momentum in the face of supply chain disruptions and fluctuating demand.
This unaltered PMI score underscores the need for continued vigilance and possible strategic adjustments within the manufacturing industry as it navigates the intricate dynamics of both national and international markets. Stakeholders in the sector are closely tracking these indicators, looking for signs that might drive future expansion or require shifts in strategy. As the year concludes, all eyes remain on the economic indicators that will shape the manufacturing landscape in 2026.
