釜山制造业低迷，行业分化加剧

Core Viewpoint - The manufacturing sector in Busan is experiencing low economic sentiment at the beginning of the new year, with a Business Survey Index (BSI) of 79 for Q1 2026, indicating a slight recovery from the previous quarter's 64 but still significantly below the neutral line of 100 [1] Group 1: Economic Sentiment - The BSI for Busan's manufacturing sector shows a recovery of 15 points from the last quarter but remains weak overall [1] - The overall sentiment in the manufacturing sector is still below the neutral level, indicating ongoing economic challenges [1] Group 2: Sector Performance - There is a notable divergence among industries, with the electrical and electronic sector (121) and shipbuilding and related equipment (110) showing indices above 100, indicating a clear recovery [1] - Machinery and equipment (106) and assembly and metal (105) sectors also present relatively optimistic expectations [1] - In contrast, traditional manufacturing sectors such as clothing and fur (43), footwear (43), and textiles (53) are at historical lows due to rising raw material prices, increased labor costs, weak global demand, and intensified competition from Southeast Asian products [1] Group 3: Support Measures - The Busan Chamber of Commerce highlights the vulnerability of small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises to external shocks and calls for the government to implement more precise and proactive support measures to alleviate uncertainties [1]