Industry experience
South Korea industry temperatures
A selected snapshot of how the economic climate differs across industries in South Korea.
SemiconductorsHighestMost watched
Hot · AI infrastructure demand and higher memory prices drove semiconductor exports to a record in August, putting the industry in a distinctly hot boom.
Real estateMost watched
Warm · Seoul apartment prices and rents continue to rise and spread across districts while mortgage costs climb, keeping real estate warm and closely watched.
ConstructionLowestMost watched
Cold · Construction output continued to fall in July and the outlook among small construction firms remained weak, making construction the coldest listed industry.
Industry temperatures use the same temperature scale, but they are independent snapshots and do not determine the national temperature.