Monthly Economic Trends KDI Monthly Economic Trends 2026. 6 June 08, 2026
- Summary
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■ The Korean economy has continued to improve modestly, led by the semiconductor upcycle, despite downside risks to activity from the war in the Middle East. ○ Domestic demand is improving gradually, while exports remain strong, underpinned by semiconductors. - Construction investment remains subdued, but consumption continues to improve modestly and equipment investment is expanding strongly, driven mainly by semiconductor-related investment. - Export volumes have continued to grow at a solid pace, with strong semiconductor demand pushing export prices sharply higher. ○ However, downside risks to activity persist as the war continues to disrupt crude oil shipments. - Persistently high oil prices have pushed headline inflation higher and raised production costs. - At the same time, the adverse effects of the war are becoming evident in part, as crude oil supply disruptions weigh on petroleum refining output and petroleum product export volumes.
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Major Economic Indicators
Summary and Assessment
Major Indicators of the Korean Economy
1. Gross Domestic Product(at 2020 Constant Prices)
2. Economic Activity
3. Consumption
4. Equipment Investment
5. Construction Investment
6-1. Exports, Imports and Terms of Trade
6-2. Current Account and Financial Account
7. Employment and Wage
8. Price Indices
9-1. Financial Market (I)
9-2. Financial Market (II)
10. Housing Market
11-1. Major Indicators of the World Economy (I)
11-2. Major Indicators of the World Economy (II)
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