Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources
January Exports Top $60 Billion for the First Time
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources (MOTIR, Minister JK Kim) announced that in January 2026, Korea’s exports rose 33.9 percent year-on-year to USD 65.9 billion, while imports increased 11.7 percent to $57.1 billion, resulting in an $8.7 billion surplus.
Expor...
Feb 03,2026
Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs
Heroes of the Korean War for February 2026
The Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs (Minister Kwon Oh-eul) announced that Second Lieutenant Seo Hong-seon of the Republic of Korea Army and Lieutenant Colonel Marinus den Ouden of the Royal Netherlands Army, who gave their lives while fighting valiantly to defend the fr...
Feb 03,2026
Ministry of Data and Statistics
Consumer Price Index in January 2026
□ The Consumer Price Index was 118.03 (2020=100) in January 2026. The index increased 0.4 percent from the preceding month and rose 2.0 percent from the same month of the previous year.
◦ The index excluding food and energy was 114.42 in January 2026. The index increased 0.5...
Feb 03,2026
Ministry of Economy and Finance
Consumer Price Index, January 2026
The Consumer Price Index was 118.03 (2020=100) in January 2026.
The index increased 0.4 percent from the preceding month and rose 2.0 percent from the same month of the previous year.
Please refer to the attached pdf for the full report.
Feb 03,2026
Ministry of Economy and Finance
Consumer Price Index Climbed By 2.0% in January
The consumer price index (CPI) in January increased by 2.0% year-on-year (2.3% in December), as the pace of price increases for agricultural, livestock, and fisheries products moderated due to a larger decline in vegetable prices and increased livestock slaughter volumes.
Core ...
Feb 03,2026
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
K-Food Transforms Singapore’s Culinary Landscape
K-Food Transforms Singapore’s Culinary Landscape1. Hanwoo and Handon Promotion Event2. Minister Song’s separate meetings with H.E. Damian Chan, Chief Executive Officer of the Singapore Food Agency, and H.E. Grace FU Hai Yien, Minister for Sustainability and the Environm...
Feb 03,2026
Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment
A Snapshot of the Future Technologies of Intelligent Power Grids
▷ 16th Korea Smart Grid Expo to be held at COEX▷ Korea’s only specialized smart grid exhibition showcasing new intelligent power grid technologies, including energy storage systems (ESS), distributed energy, and electric vehicle charging infrastructureA specialized exhi...
Feb 03,2026
Ministry of Data and Statistics
Consumer Price Index in January 2026
□ The Consumer Price Index was 118.03 (2020=100) in January 2026. The index increased 0.4 percent from the preceding month and rose 2.0 percent from the same month of the previous year.
◦ The index excluding food and energy was 114.42 in January 2026. The index increased 0.5 p...
Feb 03,2026