The Bank of Korea published preliminary December 2024 export/import price and trade indexes, showing export and import prices (KRW basis) both increased 2.4 percent from the previous month. On a 12-month basis, the Export Price Index rose 10.7 percent and the Import Price Index rose 7.0 percent. The Net Barter Terms of Trade Index increased 4.8 percent year on year in December 2024.