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South Korea exports hit record high in 2025

South Korea's exports this year have surpassed $700 billion for the first time, the trade ministry said on Monday.

The milestone of $700 billion was hit as of 0403 GMT on Monday, the ministry said.

Cranes and shipping containers are seen at Pyeongtaek port in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, April 2, 2025. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji

Exports from Asia's fourth-largest economy recorded an all-time high of $683.6 billion in 2024, up 8.1% from a year earlier. 

Exports stood at a cumulative $640.1 billion for the January-November period. Data for the full month of December will be reported on Thursday. 


Reuters
Reuters

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