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In December 2024, South Korea's Consumer Price Index (CPI) surged 0.4%, marking a notable shift from the previous month's indicator of -0.3% in November 2024. This month-over-month comparison highlights a positive turnaround in the nation's inflation measure, updated as of December 30, 2024.

The increase in the CPI, which gauges the average change over time in the prices paid by consumers for a market basket of goods and services, comes as a vital sign amid global economic uncertainties. November's figure had shown a decrease of 0.3%, indicating deflationary pressure, which has now been alleviated with December's upswing.

Economists and policymakers will be closely analyzing this data, considering its implications on monetary policy and consumer confidence in South Korea. As the country navigates through volatile financial waters, the shift to a 0.4% rise in the CPI offers a glimpse of economic stabilization and potentially lays the groundwork for growth entering the new year.

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