On August 29, 2025, Statistics Korea released the seasonally adjusted industrial production month-on-month rate for August. The actual figure was 0.30%. No consensus forecast was provided; the previous reading was also 0.30%.Industrial production is a key economic indicator that measures real output in manufacturing, mining, and utilities, and serves as a primary signal of changes in the national business cycle. If the released data exceeds market expectations, it is considered bullish for the South Korean won.This indicator is rated as importance level 1. The statistical methodology is based on output volumes in mining, manufacturing, and public utilities. The data is published monthly, with the next release scheduled for October 31, 2025.

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