South Korea's import prices rose 0.7% in December 2025, with exports surging due to strong global demand for semiconductors.

South Korea's import prices rose 0.7% month-on-month in December 2025, marking six straight months of increases, fueled by a weaker won despite falling crude oil prices. Export prices rose 1.1% monthly and 5.5% annually, while export volume jumped 11.9% year-on-year, driven by strong global demand for semiconductors and electronics. Import volume rose 8.7%, and the net terms-of-trade index improved 5.4% annually, reflecting stronger export prices relative to imports.