Korea (Republic of) S&P Global Manufacturing PMI (Jan) 51.2 (Prev. 50.1)

The increase in South Korea's S&P Global Manufacturing PMI from 50.1 to 51.2 suggests a rebound in manufacturing activity, moving above the neutral 50 level.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 2 Feb 2026, 00:50 UTCOn the live feed at 00:30 UTC — 1 more headline followed before this page went public

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This improvement signals potential positive momentum for the economy, which could influence market expectations regarding central bank policy and interest rates, reinforcing a growth outlook. It’s worthwhile to monitor how this impacts the South Korean won and broader regional sentiment.

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