South Korea Balance of Trade
A trade surplus of USD 39.2 billion was recorded in South Korea in 2019, marking the 11th consecutive year of net exports, notwithstanding a downturn in the semiconductor, petrochemical, and petroleum products industries, as well as challenges from the United States-China trade dispute, Japan's export restrictions, Brexit, and protests in Hong Kong.
A higher than expected figure should be seen as positive (bullish) for the KRW while a lower than expected figure should be seen as negative (bearish) for the KRW.
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South Korea Q1 GDP Climbs 1.3%
South Korea's gross domestic product was up a seasonally adjusted 1.3 percent on quarter in the first three months of 2024, the Bank of Korea said on Thursday.
RTTNews | 2 days ago
South Korea GDP Jumps 1.3% In Q1
South Korea's gross domestic product expanded a seasonally adjusted 1.3 percent on quarter in the first three months of 2024, the Bank of Korea said on Thursday.
RTTNews | 2 days ago
South Korea Export Prices Rise 0.4% On Month, 2.6% On Year In March
Export prices in South Korea were up 0.4 percent on month, the Bank of Korea said in Tuesday's preliminary report - slowing from 1.6 percent in February.
RTTNews | 11 days ago
