South Korea’s current account surplus expanded markedly in February 2026, signaling stronger external balances for Asia’s fourth-largest economy. The surplus rose to 23.19 billion dollars in February, up from 13.26 billion dollars in January 2026.
The latest data, updated on 7 April 2026, show a month-on-month increase of nearly 10 billion dollars in the current account position. This notable widening suggests a solid improvement in South Korea’s international trade and income flows over the period, underscoring the resilience of its external sector at the start of 2026.