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2026.10.0723:00:00UTC+00South Korea’s Current Account Surplus Widens to $46.11B in August 2026

South Korea’s current account surplus expanded in August 2026, rising to $46.11 billion from $42.08 billion in July 2026, according to data updated on 7 October 2026. The increase underscores a continued strengthening in the country’s external balance during the late summer period.

The August reading marks a notable month-on-month improvement in the current account position, signaling resilient external demand and favorable trade dynamics. Investors and policymakers will be closely watching whether this upward trend in the surplus can be sustained in the coming months, given its implications for currency stability and broader macroeconomic conditions.

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