South Korean Online Shopping Rises 7.3 Per Cent in July 2026

Seoul (ANTARA) - Online sales of automobiles and car accessories surged by 31.1 per cent in South Korea, amidst increasing online purchases of various models from the American automotive manufacturer, Tesla.

Online demand for mobile devices rocketed by 37.5 per cent following the launch of new smartphones, while demand for food and beverages, food delivery services, and household appliances saw single-digit growth.

Online transactions for cosmetics, agricultural products, and computers recorded double-digit growth, whereas transactions for clothing and sporting goods experienced a single-digit decline.

Online transactions for electronic coupon services increased by 5.4 per cent, amidst the continued strong trend of sending gifts, such as coffee and cakes, via electronic coupons.

Shopping via smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices increased by 6.4 per cent year-on-year to 19.57 trillion won in July, accounting for 78 per cent of total online shopping transactions.