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
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Forecast
84
Previous
82
Date (GMT)
Reference
Actual
Forecast
Previous
Apr 2013
77
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75
Mar 2013
75
—
76
Feb 2013
76
—
73
Jan 2013
75
—
69
Dec 2012
69
—
72
Nov 2012
72
—
70
Oct 2012
70
—
73
Sep 2012
73
—
69
Aug 2012
69
—
81
Jul 2012
83
—
82
Jun 2012
82
—
84
May 2012
84
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