FX.co ★ South Korea’s Consumer Sentiment Slips in November as PCSI Edges Down to 43.00

South Korea’s consumer confidence weakened in November 2026, with the Thomson Reuters IPSOS Primary Consumer Sentiment Index (PCSI) slipping to 43.00, down from 44.06 in October 2026. The latest reading, updated on 13 November 2026, signals a modest month-over-month deterioration in household sentiment.

The November decline marks a reversal from the previous month’s level and is assessed on a month-over-month basis, with the current figure compared directly to October’s indicator. The “Actual” comparison reflects this latest shift between October and November, while the “Previous” comparison tracks how October’s sentiment had changed relative to September, providing context for the recent softening in consumer outlook.