South Korea’s real household consumption expenditure fell 0.4% in 2025—the first decline in five years—as high inflation and a shrinking school-age population drove down spending on education, food, and travel, despite continued income growth.
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Shopping Baskets Lighten Amid High Inflation—South Korea’s Real Consumption Falls for First Time in Five Years
South Korea’s real household consumption expenditure fell 0.4% in 2025—the first decline in five years—as high inflation and a shrinking school-age population drove down spending on education, food, and travel, despite continued income growth.
Income inequality in South Korea widened for the first time in three years as high-income households saw faster income growth than low-income groups, with the Gini coefficient and poverty rate both rising, according to official data.
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High Earners See Larger Income Gains—Income Inequality Widens and Poverty Rate Deteriorates
Income inequality in South Korea widened for the first time in three years as high-income households saw faster income growth than low-income groups, with the Gini coefficient and poverty rate both rising, according to official data.
South Korea’s real household consumption fell 0.7% in Q3 2025, marking a third consecutive quarterly decline, as government relief coupons failed to offset weak real income growth and the impact of Chuseok shifting to Q4.
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Real Consumption Falls 0.7% Despite Relief Coupons—Third Consecutive Quarterly Decline
South Korea’s real household consumption fell 0.7% in Q3 2025, marking a third consecutive quarterly decline, as government relief coupons failed to offset weak real income growth and the impact of Chuseok shifting to Q4.
The Bank of Korea will now publish distribution national income indicators, including household gross disposable income, on a quarterly basis to enhance data timeliness and support faster policy and research decisions.
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Income Rises, but Households Feel No Relief—Real Income Stagnant, Consumption Declines
South Korea’s household income rose for the eighth straight quarter in Q2 2025, but real income stagnated and real consumption posted its sharpest drop since the pandemic, as inflation and weak durable goods spending weighed on households.
Former US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warns that President Trump's tariff policies could push US inflation up by at least 3% this year and reduce average household income by $1,000, highlighting significant economic risks.
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Yellen Says US Inflation to Rise at Least 3% Due to Tariff Impact
Former US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warns that President Trump's tariff policies could push US inflation up by at least 3% this year and reduce average household income by $1,000, highlighting significant economic risks.
Wallets Remain Shut Despite Rising Incomes—Real Household Consumption Turns Negative Amid Inflation
South Korea’s household income rose for a seventh straight quarter in Q1 2025, but real consumption turned negative as inflation and weak sentiment curbed spending.
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