South Korea Retail Sales Mom

Last Release

May 31, 2025

Actual

Units In

-0.9

Frequency

Monthly

Next Release

Jul 30, 2025

Time to Release

29 Days 23 Hours

Highest	Lowest	Average	Date Range	Source
6 Mar 2019	-12.5 Jan 1998	0.25 %	1995-2025	Statistics Korea

In South Korea, the Retail sales report provides an aggregated measure of sales of retail goods and services over a specific time period. In South Korea, Retail sales are seasonal, volatile and relatively important to the overall economy.

Latest Updates

Retail sales in South Korea were flat in May 2025 compared to the previous month, following declines of 1.0% in March and 0.9% in April, as consumer spending remained subdued. On an annual basis, retail sales slipped 0.2%, deepening from a 0.1% decline in April. Retail sales are a key gauge of private consumption, offering insights into consumer behavior and broader economic sentiment.