South Korea’s industrial production rose 1.6% month-over-month in June 2025, snapping a two-month losing streak and rebounding sharply from a 3.3% decline in May. The figure aligned with market expectations, supported by gains across mining, manufacturing, and electricity and gas sectors. Manufacturing output climbed 1.7% despite continued weakness in electronic components and machinery. Notably, semiconductor production jumped 6.6%, while automobile output increased 4.2%. On a year-over-year basis, industrial production also grew 1.6% in June, recovering from a 0.3% drop in May.