South Korea’s manufacturing Business Survey Index slipped to 78 in October 2026 from 79 in September, signaling a further weakening in business conditions. In contrast, the financial situation index edged up to 83 from 81, while the inventories index declined to 97 from 103. At the same time, the Composite Business Sentiment Index rose to 105.6 from 99.5, indicating broader improvements in other components. The production index increased to 94 from 89, and the new orders index advanced to 91 from 84. The Composite Business Sentiment Index for the outlook for the following month also strengthened, gaining 1.9 points to reach 103.0.