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South Korea's Exports Hit Record $709.7 Billion in 2025

1/1/2026

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South Korea's exports reached a record $709.7 billion in 2025, the first time they surpassed $700 billion.
December trade activity rose 13.4% to $69.58 billion in exports and 4.6% to $57.40 billion in imports.
Overall exports for the year rose 3.8%.
Despite growth, segments like automobiles saw a decline in shipments.
The Bank of Korea (South Korea’s central bank) kept its policy rate at 2.5% amid ongoing economic stability concerns.

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South Korea's exports reached a record $709.7 billion in 2025, the first time they surpassed $700 billion.
December trade activity rose 13.4% to $69.58 billion in exports and 4.6% to $57.40 billion in imports.
Overall exports for the year rose 3.8%.
Despite growth, segments like automobiles saw a decline in shipments.
The Bank of Korea (South Korea’s central bank) kept its policy rate at 2.5% amid ongoing economic stability concerns.