FX.co ★ South Korea’s Export Growth Eases Slightly in February, Still Near 30% YoY

South Korea’s export growth moderated marginally in February, with overseas shipments rising 28.7% year-over-year, down from a previously recorded 29.0% annual increase. Both figures relate to February 2026, reflecting updated calculations released on 14 March 2026.

The data, measured on a year-over-year basis, compare export performance for February 2026 against the same month a year earlier. The “previous” figure of 29.0% represented an earlier assessment of that annual change, while the revised 28.7% reading shows a slight downward adjustment. Despite the minor revision, the numbers point to persistently strong export momentum for South Korea heading into 2026, underscoring robust external demand.