Online shopping sales in South Korea rose approximately 10 percent year-on-year in June, driven by robust demand for mobile devices and automobiles, according to data reported by Yonhap.
The figures highlight the continued shift toward digital commerce in the region, with high-ticket items leading the growth.
This follows a similar trend in May, when online sales also increased by 10 percent, though that month’s surge was primarily fueled by foodstuffs and cosmetics.
The resilient consumer spending in South Korea aligns with broader positive retail trends globally.
In the UK, retail sales volumes rose by 1.0 percent in June, defying expectations of a slowdown, while the Philippines saw its manufacturing PMI expand for a third consecutive month in July.
Traders will monitor upcoming central bank decisions for signs of how policymakers interpret this sustained consumer strength.