The Bank of Korea (BOK) Manufacturing BSI reflects general business conditions in South Korea from the perspective of industrial company managers. The indicator is calculated based on a survey, during which respondents assess current month conditions, sales and returns, as well as provide outlook for the next month. A higher than expected reading can affect the South Korean won quotes positively.
Bank of Korea Manufacturing Business Survey Index (BSI)
Last release
Actual
82
Forecast
84
Previous
79
Next release
Actual
Coming in 22 days
Forecast
84
Previous
82
Date (GMT)
Reference
Actual
Forecast
Previous
Aug 2026
82
84
79
Jul 2026
79
—
80
Jun 2026
80
—
72
May 2026
72
—
71
Apr 2026
71
—
77
Mar 2026
77
72
73
Feb 2026
73
71
70
Jan 2026
70
71
70
Dec 2025
70
69
68
Nov 2025
68
70
70
Oct 2025
70
66
70
Sep 2025
70
68
68
Aug 2025
68
73
70
Jul 2025
70
70
73
Jun 2025
73
66
68
May 2025
68
63
68
Apr 2025
68
70
65
Mar 2025
65
63
63
Feb 2025
63
65
62
Jan 2025
62
68
68