Loading page content
Data from World Bank. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
South KoreaSouth Korea FDI Net Inflows (% of GDP) climbed to 0.84 Percent in December 2025
World BankYearlyReleased December 2025
South Korea FDI Net Inflows (% of GDP) climbed to 0.84 Percent in December 2025, up 0.16 Percent from November's 0.69 Percent reading.
Latest Release
0.844067
Actual
—
Consensus
0.685858
Previous
Sigmacast Track Record
Sigmacast track record will appear here once this indicator has been released 3+ times since Sigmanomics began tracking.
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Co-movement | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | COMMODITIES | Moves with | → View |
| S&P 500 | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | INDEX | Moves with | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | CRYPTO | Moves with | → View |
| USD/JPY | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
FDI Net Inflows (% of GDP) (South Korea) was reported at 0.84 Percent in December 2025. The reading rose from the previous value of 0.69 Percent. This is classified as a high-impact indicator released on a yearly basis.
WHY IT MATTERS
In December readings over the past 3 years, FDI Net Inflows (% of GDP) has averaged 0.85 Percent.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
Same-country events in the next 14 days include Consumer Confidence (Sep 22) and Business Confidence (Sep 28).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update December 2025.
SHARE
FDI Net Inflows (% of GDP) - KR
Loading chart data...
About FDI Net Inflows (% of GDP) — South Korea
DEFINITION
South Korea's FDI Net Inflows (% of GDP) rose to 0.844067 in December 2025, up from 0.685858 in December 2024, marking a clear increase in foreign investment relative to GDP. This improvement signals stronger capital attraction compared to the previous year’s level. Market participants will watch for further data to assess sustained momentum amid evolving global conditions. Updated 8/1/26
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Aggregate growth figures anchor cyclical positioning across asset classes and inform fiscal and monetary policy debate. Surprises against consensus typically move rates and currencies on release. Released annually.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a similar reading versus the latest print. Current dynamics are the primary tailwind in the projection.
Σ
EXPECTED ZONE
SIGMANOMICS MARKET FORECAST ENGINE
Multi-horizon symbol forecasts, Rolling-Surprise economic predictions, and programmatic API access.
Expected Zones · Trade Bias · Confidence Intervals · API Access · 1,456+ instruments
FOREXCRYPTOSTOCKSCOMMODITIESINDICESAPI
BLSBEAFMPWORLD BANKFRED
1,456+ instruments247 indicators530+ correlationsREST + GQL API
4,151 economic indicators127 countries covered6 data sources
FREDBLSEIAECBBOJFMP
Economic Calendar - KR Events
| Monday, September 14, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 | KR | Import Prices YoY | 15.6 | 18.8 | 23 | 19.30 | Low |
| 21:00 | KR | Export Prices YoY | 42.4 | 48.9 | 52 | 47.20 | Low |