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South Korea Labor Force Participation Rate (%) fell to 64.35 Percent in December 2025, down 0.11 Percent from November's 64.47 Percent reading.
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Labor Force Participation Rate (%) (South Korea) was reported at 64.35 Percent in December 2025. The reading fell from the previous value of 64.47 Percent. This is classified as a medium-impact indicator released on a yearly basis.
In December readings over the past 3 years, Labor Force Participation Rate (%) has averaged 64.36 Percent.
Same-country events in the next 14 days include Business Confidence (May 26) and Exports YoY (Jun 1).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update December 2025.
South Korea's Labor Force Participation Rate for December 2025 registered at 64.351%, slightly below November 2024's 64.465%. This marks a modest decline in workforce engagement over the year-end period. Market focus remains on upcoming employment data to gauge labor market resilience amid steady economic conditions. Updated 5/1/26
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| Tuesday, May 26, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 | Business Confidence | 74 | 70 | 68.50 | Medium | ||
| Thursday, May 28, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 23:00 | Industrial Production MoM | 0.3 | 0.9 | 0.90 | Low | ||
| 23:00 | Retail Sales MoM | 1.8 | 0.4 | 0.40 | Low | ||
| 23:00 | Industrial Production YoY | 3.6 | 4 | 4.00 | Low | ||