Monthly Economic Trends KDI Monthly Economic Trends 2025. 6 June 10, 2025

- Summary
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■ The Korean economy remains subdued overall, weighed down by continued weakness in the construction sector and a slowdown in exports under the impact of U.S. tariff hikes. ○ Construction investment continued to decline, while exports also showed weakening momentum. - Weakness in construction investment is constraining the recovery in domestic demand, while overall production growth is slowing, particularly in the construction sector. - Exports weakened further, particularly in sectors more directly affected by U.S. tariffs, as reflected in a decline in motor vehicle exports to the U.S. - Meanwhile, persistent strength in semiconductor demand has supported continued robust growth in production, exports, and investment in related equipment. ○ Meanwhile, while household and business sentiment showed modest improvement amid easing domestic political instability and the U.S.-China trade agreement, external uncertainty remains elevated. - Trade-related uncertainty continues to run high, driven by further increases in steel and aluminum tariffs and lingering concerns over a potential resurgence of U.S.-China trade tensions.
- Contents
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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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