The Bank of Korea released preliminary balance of payments data for November 2025 showing Korea’s current account registered a USD 12.24 billion surplus, led by a larger goods surplus. The goods account recorded a USD 13.31 billion surplus as exports rose 5.5% year on year to USD 60.11 billion while imports fell 0.7% to USD 46.80 billion. The services account posted a USD 2.73 billion deficit, reflecting deficits in travel and other business services, while the primary income account recorded a USD 1.83 billion surplus due to higher equity income and the secondary income account showed a USD 0.18 billion deficit. Net assets in the financial account increased by USD 8.27 billion, including a net USD 2.33 billion increase in direct investment and a net USD 6.52 billion increase in portfolio investment; financial derivatives recorded a net USD 1.12 billion increase, other investment a net USD 3.39 billion decrease, and reserve assets increased by USD 1.70 billion.
2026-01-09Bank of Korea
Bank of Korea reports USD 12.24 billion current account surplus in preliminary November 2025 balance of payments
The Bank of Korea's preliminary balance of payments data for November 2025 shows a USD 12.24 billion current account surplus, driven by a USD 13.31 billion goods surplus with exports rising 5.5% and imports falling 0.7%. The financial account saw a net asset increase of USD 8.27 billion, with notable rises in direct and portfolio investments.