Consumer prices up 3.2% year on year in June 2026
Source material is a Korean government announcement (in Korean).
The consumer price index in June 2026 rose 3.2% year on year and 0.1% from the previous month, and the index of prices for living necessities rose 3.4% year on year.
Key facts
| Consumer prices (year on year) | Up 3.2% |
|---|---|
| Consumer prices (month on month) | Up 0.1% |
| Index of prices for living necessities (year on year) | Up 3.4% |
| Fresh food index (year on year) | Up 0.4% (down 0.3% month on month) |
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According to the National Data Agency (국가데이터처), the consumer price index in June 2026 rose 0.1% from the previous month and 3.2% from the same month a year earlier. The index of prices for living necessities rose 0.1% from the previous month and 3.4% year on year, while the fresh food index fell 0.3% from the previous month and rose 0.4% year on year.
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FAQ
How much did prices rise in June 2026?
The consumer price index rose 0.1% from the previous month and 3.2% from the same month a year earlier.
What happened to prices for living necessities?
The index of prices for living necessities rose 0.1% from the previous month and 3.4% from the same month a year earlier.