S. Korea’s retail sales rise in Feb. ’25

By Nada Ali On Mar 25, 2025

South Korea’s retail sales increased 4.4 per cent in February, driven by strong online demand for food, daily necessities, and services, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy reported on Tuesday.

Online retailers saw a 16.7 per cent increase in revenue last month, marking the 18^th consecutive month of double-digit growth since September 2023.

Attribution: Xinhua
Subediting: M. S. Salama