FX.co ★ South Korea Retail Sales Fall for Second Consecutive Month

In April 2025, South Korea experienced a 0.9% decline in retail sales compared to the previous month, following a downward revision of March's figures, which showed a 1% decrease. This marks the second consecutive month of reduced consumer spending. On an annual basis, retail sales fell by 0.1% in April, contrasting with a 0.7% increase recorded in the preceding month. Retail sales are a crucial measure of private consumption, indicative of changes in consumer behavior and the broader economic mood.