Excluding semiconductors, Korea's export picture looks grim

Korea's export growth is driven by semiconductors, according to new data, with declines in most other sectors and looming tariff risks.

2025-08-19

Korea's exports down 2.2% in first 20 days of July amid U.S. tariff concerns

Korea's exports shrank 2.2 percent from a year earlier in the first 20 days of this month, data showed Monday, due in part to weaker shipments to the United States and China amid persistent uncertainties over U.S. tariff policies.

2025-07-21

July exports increase by 9.5 percent with notable gains in semiconductors and automobiles

July exports started on an upward trend, driven by favorable sales of key items such as semiconductors, automobiles and ships.

2025-07-11

Death toll from catastrophic flooding in Texas over the July Fourth weekend surpasses 100

The death toll from catastrophic flooding in Texas over the July Fourth weekend has surpassed 100 as the massive search continues for missing people. The number of deaths reached 104 on Monday.

2025-07-08

Korea logs current account surplus for third straight month

Korea’s current account surplus reached $3.58 billion in July, staying in the black for a third consecutive month as the trade surplus grew, according to preliminary data from the Bank of Korea on Friday.

2023-09-08

Korea posts current account surplus for 3rd month in July

Korea’s current balance registered a $3.58 billion surplus in July, staying in the positive territory for a third consecutive month on a rise in trade surplus, according to preliminary data by the Bank of Korea on Friday.

2023-09-08

Korea logs $5.87 billion account surplus, second straight month in the black

Korea logged $5.87 billion in current account surplus in June, the second straight month the balance has stayed positive.

2023-08-08

Green shoots for Korean economy as chip sector improves

The economy is gradually moderating as the weak chip sector has started to improve, according to a report from the state-run Korea Development Institute (KDI) on Monday.

2023-08-07

Consumer prices hit 25-month low in July

Korea’s consumer prices slowed for a sixth consecutive month in July to grow 2.3 percent on year, the lowest in 25 months, data released by Statistics Korea showed on Wednesday.

2023-08-02

Korea's inflation eases to 2.3 percent in July, slowest in 25 months

Korea’s consumer prices slowed for sixth consecutive month in July to grow 2.3 percent on year, Statistics Korea data showed Wednesday.