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# South Korea Inflation Rate

> South Korea inflation rate is 2.8% as of Jul 2026, from 3.2%. History from 1952, source International Monetary Fund. Free API & MCP access.

Inflation Rate in South Korea fell to 2.8% in Jul 2026 from 3.2% in Jun 2026.

Inflation Rate in South Korea averaged 3.4% from 1952 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 122.1% in Oct 1952 and a record low of -12.0% in Apr 1958. The series is reported monthly with history from 1952.

## Stats

| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Span | Unit | Frequency |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2.8% | 3.2% | 122.1% (Oct 1952) | -12.0% (Apr 1958) | 1952–2026 | % | monthly |

## FAQ

**What is South Korea's inflation rate right now?**

Inflation Rate in South Korea is 2.8% as of Jul 2026.

**What are the historical extremes for South Korea's inflation rate?**

The all-time high is 122.1% (Oct 1952); the record low is -12.0% (Apr 1958), over a series starting in 1952.

**How often is this series updated?**

Inflation Rate for South Korea is a monthly series; values refresh when new data is published or revised.

**Where does this data come from?**

See our methodology page for how we source and verify every series.

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Full history via API: `GET https://api.economicsapi.com/v1/history?country=south-korea&indicator=inflation-rate`.
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