South Korea Consumer Price Index Growth (YoY) came in at 2.2% below forecasts (2.4%) in March

Apr 2, 2026

South Korea Consumer Price Index Growth (MoM) below forecasts (0.6%) in March: Actual (0.3%)

South Korea: Growth outlook supported by chips and fiscal boost – ING

ING economist Min Joo Kang highlights that South Korea’s 1Q26 GDP is set to rebound on strong chip-led exports and recovering investment, but trims the 2026 GDP forecast to 2.0% from 2.2%.