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South Korea hit a record $13.26 billion current account surplus in January 2026, fueled by surging exports and strong investment returns.
South Korea recorded a record $13.26 billion current account surplus in January 2026, the 33rd consecutive month of surplus, driven by a 30% year-on-year surge in exports, especially semiconductors and vehicles, reaching $65.51 billion, while imports rose 7%.
The goods trade surplus hit $15.17 billion, the third-largest on record, and the primary income account posted a $2.72 billion surplus from foreign investment returns.
The services account showed a $3.8 billion deficit, mainly due to travel expenses, and the financial account had a net outflow of $5.63 billion, reflecting increased overseas and foreign direct investment.
Corea del Sur alcanzó un superávit récord de la cuenta corriente de 13,26 mil millones de dólares en enero de 2026, impulsado por el aumento de las exportaciones y los fuertes rendimientos de las inversiones.