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For Release 10:30 AM ET, February 9, 2026
Using the Composite Indexes: The Leading Economic Index (LEI) provides an early indication of significant turning points in the business cycle and where the economy is heading in the near term. The Coincident Economic Index (CEI) provides an indication of the current state of the economy. Additional details are below.
The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for South Korea increased by 0.3% to 113.5 (2016=100) in December 2025, after increasing by 0.4% in November. The LEI expanded by 1.9% over the second half of 2025, an unchanged growth rate from the first half of 2025.
The Conference Board Coincident Economic Index® (CEI) for South Korea rose by 1.1% to 110.0 (2016=100) in December 2025, partially reversing the last two months of declines (-0.3% in November and -1.4% in October). Overall, the CEI expanded 1.3% over the second half of 2025, a faster rate compared to the 0.7% growth in the first half of the year.
The next release is scheduled for Monday, March 9, 2026, at 10:30 A.M. ET.
About The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) and Coincident Economic Index® (CEI) for South Korea
The composite economic indexes are key elements in an analytic system designed to signal peaks and troughs in the business cycle. Comprised of multiple independent indicators, the indexes are constructed to summarize and reveal common turning points in the economy in a clearer and more convincing manner than any individual component.
The CEI reflects current economic conditions and is highly correlated with real GDP. The LEI is a predictive tool that anticipates—or “leads”—turning points in the business cycle by around three months.
The six components of the Leading Economic Index® for South Korea are:
The four components of the Coincident Economic Index® for South Korea are:
To access data, please visit: https://data-central.conference-board.org/
About The Conference Board
The Conference Board is the member-driven think tank that delivers Trusted Insights for What’s Ahead®. Founded in 1916, we are a non-partisan, not-for-profit entity holding 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt status in the United States. TCB.org
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