South Korea’s Composite Consumer Sentiment Index stood at 112.4 in November 2025, up 2.6 points from 109.8 in the prior month. It marked the highest reading since November 2017, reflecting renewed confidence following a major trade agreement with the US and stronger-than-expected economic growth. South Korea and the US recently finalized a $350 billion investment package that will cap American tariffs on Korean goods at 15%. Meanwhile, the GDP grew 1.2% qoq in Q3 2025, exceeding expectations and marking the fastest economic expansion in 1-