South Korea’s trade surplus increased to USD 9.08 billion in June 2025, up from USD 7.99 billion in the same month a year earlier, and surpassing market expectations of USD 8.4 billion, preliminary data showed.
It was the largest trade surplus since June 2024, as exports rose more than imports.
Exports grew 4.3% yoy, compared to forecasts of a 4.7% rise, recovering from a 1.3% fall in the prior month.
Meanwhile, imports grew by 3.3% in June, rebounding from a 5.3% drop in May, but below market expectations of a 6.9% growth.