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South Korea’s Composite Consumer Sentiment Index stood at 109.8 in October 2025, down slightly from 110.1 in September. Consumer sentiment regarding current living standards remained steady at 96, while expectations for the future outlook were unchanged at 100. Sentiment about future household income held at 102, and expectations for future household spending stayed at 110. Consumers’ views on current domestic economic conditions were unchanged at 91, while expectations for future domestic economic conditions fell three points to 94. Overall, the data suggest a modest softening in confidence mainly driven by a weaker outlook for the economy. Inflation expectations edged up slightly, with the one-year, three-year, and five-year anticipated rates all at 2.6%. Despite minor declines in some indicators, consumer sentiment continues to reflect broadly positive confidence in the economy.