FX.co ★ South Korea Trade Surplus Reaches New Record

South Korea’s trade surplus soared to a new record of USD 25.74 billion in March 2026, up sharply from USD 4.99 billion a year earlier, according to flash data. The figure comfortably exceeded market expectations of a USD 21.2 billion surplus and marked the country’s 14th consecutive monthly surplus. Exports surged 48.3% year-on-year to an all-time high of USD 67.45 billion, beating forecasts of 44.9% and accelerating from February’s 29% increase. Imports rose 13.2%, below the projected 18% but faster than the 7.5% growth recorded in February, extending their expansion streak to five months, underpinned by robust domestic demand.