KDI Monthly Economic Trends 2019. 7 (KDI 경제동향 2019. 7)

68 Pages Posted: 9 Jul 2019

Date Written: July 8, 2019

Abstract

English Abstract: The Korean economy is exhibiting a slightly improved sluggishness in consumption but investment and exports have contracted, indicating that economic activities remain subdued.

Retail sales growth rose slightly but demand remains contracted as investments continue to stagnate and exports recede further.

May’s retail sales rose higher on the rapid increase in foreign tourists, but investment in facilities and construction remained depressed led by semiconductors and housing, respectively.

June’s exports (amount) declined sharply led by semiconductors and petroleum products.

On the production side, mining and manufacturing appears to have stalled despite the increased workdays while services remain in low growth.

May’s mining and manufacturing production inched down led by oil refinery while services production gained only a little in most industries, excl. human health and social work activities, implying that overall production remains weak.

Meanwhile, the number of employed persons continues to rise at a fast pace owing to the government’s job creation projects.

Korean Abstract: ■ 최근 우리 경제는 소비 둔화가 다소 완화되었으나, 투자와 수출은 위축되며 경기가 부진한 모습을 지속함.

○ 소매판매액은 증가폭이 소폭 확대되었으나, 투자 부진이 지속되고 수출 감소폭은 확대되는 등 수요가 여전히 위축되어 있음.

- 5월 소매판매액은 외국인 관광객이 급증하면서 증가폭이 확대되었으나, 설비투자와 건설투자는 각각 반도체와 주거 부문을 중심으로 부진한 모습

- 6월 수출금액도 반도체와 석유류를 중심으로 비교적 큰 폭으로 감소

○ 생산 측면에서도 광공업생산이 정체된 가운데 서비스업생산은 낮은 증가세에 머물러 있음.

- 5월 중 조업일수가 증가하였으나, 광공업생산은 석유정제를 중심으로 소폭 감소하고 서비스업생산도 보건업 및 사회복지를 제외한 대부분의 업종에서 미약한 증가세를 보이는 등 생산 전반이 부진한 상황

○ 한편, 취업자 수는 정부 일자리정책의 영향으로 큰 폭의 증가세를 지속하고 있음.

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Suggested Citation

Submitter, Korea Development Institute, KDI Monthly Economic Trends 2019. 7 (KDI 경제동향 2019. 7) (July 8, 2019). KDI Monthly Economic Trends 2019. 7, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3416444

Korea Development Institute Submitter (Contact Author)

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Korea, Republic of (South Korea)

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