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flag South Korea's current account surplus reached $9.15 billion in August 2025, its 28th straight month of surplus, driven by lower imports and strong investment income.

flag South Korea posted a $9.15 billion current account surplus in August 2025, its 28th straight month of surplus, driven by lower energy imports and strong foreign investment income, despite a 1.8% year-on-year drop in exports. flag Imports fell 7.3% due to declining raw material prices, while the primary income account saw a $2.07 billion surplus. flag The services deficit narrowed slightly to $2.12 billion. flag The cumulative surplus for the year reached $69.3 billion, up from $55.94 billion in 2024, with the Bank of Korea projecting an annual surplus near $110 billion, citing resilient semiconductor and auto exports and limited near-term impact from U.S. tariffs.

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