South Korea Manufacturing PMI Falls to 51.3 in October
S&P Global data show the seasonally adjusted PMI at its weakest since February, as output and new orders slowed despite AI tailwinds.
South Korea's manufacturing sector output starts to falter in the final quarter of 2026 as orders slow despite AI tailwinds, S&P Global data show. The seasonally adjusted PMI fell to 51.3 in October--the weakest since February--reflecting sharp slowdowns in output and new orders, with production ri…