Corporate sales, profit growth accelerate in Q1: BOK (opens original article in a new tab)

South Korean corporate sales and profitability grew in Q1 2025, with manufacturing leading the increase, according to Bank of Korea data.

• South Korean companies' sales increased 13.5% in Q1 2025 compared to the previous quarter
• Manufacturing sales grew 21.1% in Q1 2025, led by electronics and communication equipment
• Operating profit-to-sales ratio rose to 13.2% in Q1 2025 from 6.6% in the previous quarter