Inflation in Korea
Korea - Inflation
Inflation recedes in December
Consumer prices rose 0.16% from the previous month in December, swinging from the 0.10% fall logged in November. The rebound was broad-based, with greater price pressures recorded for housing and utilities, transportation, and food and non-alcoholic beverages. In addition, prices for recreation and culture fell at a more modest pace.
Inflation came in at 0.5% in December, following November’s 0.6%. Accordingly, the trend pointed down mildly, with annual average inflation coming in at 0.5% in December (November: 0.6%). Lastly, core inflation fell to 0.9% from November’s 1.0%.
FocusEconomics panelists project inflation averaging 1.1% in 2021, which is unchanged from last month’s forecast, and 1.4% in 2022.
Korea - Inflation Data
| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation Rate (CPI, annual variation in %) | 0.7 | 1.0 | 1.9 | 1.5 | 0.4 |
Korea Inflation Chart
Source: Korea National Statistics Office and FocusEconomics calculations.
Korea Facts
| Value | Change | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bond Yield | 1.68 | 1.55 % | Dec 31 |
| Exchange Rate | 1,156 | 0.21 % | Dec 31 |
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