Korea skyline

Korea Inflation December 2020

Korea: 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%.

Free sample report

Access essential information in the shortest time possible. FocusEconomics provide hundreds of consensus forecast reports from the most reputable economic research authorities in the world.
Close Left Media Arrows Left Media Circles Right Media Arrows Right Media Circles Arrow Quote Wave Address Email Telephone Man in front of screen with line chart Document with bar chart and magnifying glass Application window with bar chart Target with arrow Line Chart Stopwatch Globe with arrows Document with bar chart in front of screen Bar chart with magnifying glass and dollar sign Lightbulb Document with bookmark Laptop with download icon Calendar Icon Nav Menu Arrow Arrow Right Long Icon Arrow Right Icon Chevron Right Icon Chevron Left Icon Briefcase Icon Linkedin In Icon Full Linkedin Icon Filter Facebook Linkedin Twitter Pinterest X Download Fullscreen