Monthly Economic Trends KDI Monthly Economic Trends 2025. 2 February 10, 2025

- Summary
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■ The Korean economy maintains modest production growth, while downside risks heighten amid worsening external conditions. ○ While the manufacturing industry shows improvements, particularly in semiconductors and automobiles, overall production growth remains modest due to weaknesses in the construction industry. ○ Domestic demand recovery remains sluggish due to weak consumption and construction investment, while export growth is gradually slowing from its previous strength, particularly in non-semiconductor sectors. - Retail sales and the value of construction completed continue to decline, while household and business sentiment indicators remain at low levels. - Despite strong growth in semiconductors, exports are showing signs of slowdown mainly in other sectors. ○ As political uncertainty persists, rising external uncertainties are heightening downside risks to the economy. - Concerns are growing over contracting trade conditions as tensions, led by the U.S., intensify.
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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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