South Korea's consumer price index increased 2.8% from a year earlier in October 2026 and rose 0.2% from September, official figures released November 3 show. The index excluding food and energy also advanced 2.8% on the year, while the cost-of-living index climbed 2.6%. Fresh-food prices declined by 6.2% year on year, including an 11.3% fall in fresh vegetables and an 8.6% drop in fresh fruit.