South Korea’s new car registrations up 32.3 percent in Jan-May 2026

Wednesday, 10 June 2026 11:48:46 (GMT+3)   |   Istanbul

In May this year, South Korea’s new car registrations went down by 12.2 percent month on month and up by 5.9 percent year on year to 29,860 units, according to the data released by the Korea Automobile Importers and Distributors Association (KAIDA).

Meanwhile, in the first five months of this year, South Korean new car registrations advanced by 32.3 percent year on year to 145,973 units.

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I graduated from Yeditepe University’s Department of Translation and Interpreting Studies in 2017. I joined SteelOrbis in 2021, where I currently work as a content specialist. I am writing news reports and industry-related content with a special focus on decarbonization, green steel, sustainability, and recycling.


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