Composite Consumer Sentiment Index in South Korea

Banco de Corea · Monthly · Importance 40

104.5 (Aug-26) ABS · index · Mensual · CSV

About this indicator

Source	Bank of Korea (ECOS)
Frequency	Monthly
Release	Hacia el final del mes de referencia, 06:00 KST (calendario oficial del BoK, encuesta a consumidores).
What it is	A composite consumer sentiment index (CCSI) compiled by the Bank of Korea from its monthly household survey. Above 100 indicates optimism relative to the long-run average; below, pessimism.
How it's calculated	A weighted average of six components of the BoK Consumer Survey (current and future economic conditions, living standards, expected consumption spending, and more), with a base of 100 equal to the series' historical average (2003-2023 reference period).
Market implications	A rising CCSI points to stronger private consumption and an expansionary tone; a falling one, to household caution and softer spending. It is a closely watched reference for the Korean won and for expectations about Bank of Korea policy.
Limitations	A perception survey, volatile and sensitive to one-off shocks (politics, financial markets, house prices); it is not a measure of actual spending, and stated confidence does not always translate into consumption.