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.
Bank of Korea 2026-01-09
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.