South Korea’s consumer price inflation remained unchanged in February 2026, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising 2.0% year-on-year, the same pace recorded in January 2026. The latest data, updated on 5 March 2026, indicate that price growth is stable on an annual basis, neither accelerating nor decelerating compared with the prior month.
On a year-over-year basis, February’s reading reflects the same rate of change in consumer prices as January, suggesting that inflationary pressures are currently contained. The comparison is made between each month’s CPI and the corresponding month a year earlier, providing a consistent view of how prices are evolving over time.
The steady 2.0% print for both January and February may be closely watched by market participants and policymakers as they assess the trajectory of price stability and its implications for future economic and monetary policy decisions.
