Südkorea Einzelhandelsumsatz m/m

South Korea’s retail sales slipped 0.1% month-over-month in September 2025, marking a second consecutive decline but easing from the sharper 2.4% drop in August. Retail sales serve as a key indicator of private consumption, offering a snapshot of consumer spending patterns and overall economic sentiment, and the recent softness suggests households remain cautious amid persistent inflation and slower income growth.