
Korea retail sales up 9.1% in July
It was driven by a 15.3% jump in online sales.
South Korea’s retail sales rose 9.1% in July 2025, according to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE).
Offline sales grew 2.7%, whilst online sales jumped 15.3%.
Convenience stores increased 3.9%, department stores 5.1% , and supermarkets 1.8%.
Meanwhile, growth in offline stores was supported by government-issued recovery coupons.
By category, offline food sales rose 2.7%, services 4.4%, and luxury goods 11.3%.
Online sales were driven by services (up 24.9% ) and food (up 24.2% ).