Statistics Korea

As for the Index of Services in the first quarter of 2021, 8 regions recorded a year-on-year increase, while 6 regions recorded a year-on-year decrease. 2 regions remained the same year-on-year. ○ Seoul (6.3%), Daegu (2.6%), Gyeonggi (1.8%) and Gyeongbuk (1.8%) showed a year-on-year increase owing to the favorable trend in 'Financial and insurance activities' and 'Wholesale and retail trade.