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South Korea inflation quickens on one-off factor

Published Tuesday, September 1, 2026 · Updated September 2

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  • Inflation Driven by One-Off Factor — 1 source

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South Korea's consumer price index rose 3.1% in August year-on-year, primarily due to a one-off low-base effect from mobile service fee discounts last year. Despite this quickening, the inflation figure was lower than economists' expectations, and the finance ministry projects an easing of inflation in the upcoming month.

What We Know — Key Points

  • South Korea's consumer price index (CPI) rose 3.1 per cent in August from a year earlier.
  • South Korea's consumer inflation increased in August due to a one-off low-base effect from temporary mobile service fee discounts last year.
  • The August inflation figure remained lower than economists' expectations.
  • The finance ministry anticipates inflation to ease in the coming month.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

Inflation Driven by One-Off Factor
  • Channel News Asia

    Channel News Asia reported that South Korea's consumer inflation increased in August due to a one-off low-base effect from temporary mobile service fee discounts last year, though it remained lower than economists' expectations. The finance ministry anticipates inflation to ease in the coming month. The outlet also emphasized that despite the quickening inflation, a one-off factor related to mobile service fees significantly influenced the August figures, suggesting underlying inflation might be weaker.

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