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S. Korea posts record-high current account surplus in May
South Korea posted an all-time high current account surplus in May on robust exports of semiconductors, central bank data showed Wednesday. The current account surplus totaled 38.61 billion in May, up from 28.29 billion the previous month, according to the data from the Bank of Korea. It marked the largest monthly current account surplus ever, renewing the previous record of 37.93 billion set in March. Compared with the same month a year earlier, the figure surged from 9.91 billion. South Ko
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Yonhap News Agency
· Jul 7, 2026
(URGENT) S. Korea posts record-high current account surplus in May: BOK
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Korea Times News
· Jul 7, 2026
Korea posts record-high current account surplus in May: BOK
Korea posts record-high current account surplus in May: BOK
The Hankyoreh
· Jul 8, 2026
Korea posts $38.61 billion current account surplus in May, a new record high
Korea posts $38.61 billion current account surplus in May, a new record high
UrduPoint
· Jul 2, 2026
S. Korea's consumer prices rise to highest in 30 months in June
S. Korea's consumer prices rise to highest in 30 months in June
Investing.com
· Jul 1, 2026
South Korea’s exports surge by most since 1978 on robust chip demand
South Korea’s exports surge by most since 1978 on robust chip demand
Libya Update News
· Jun 22, 2026
South Korea posts $17 billion trade surplus, exports rise 60% in 20 days
Seoul – South Korea’s exports surged by 60.4 year-on-year in the first 20 days of June, reaching a record high for this period, according to data released Monday. The rise was driven largely by a strong rebound in semiconductor shipments. Exports totaled 62 billion from June 1 to 20, up from 38.6 billion in the... Read more Source The post South Korea posts 17 billion trade surplus, exports rise 60 in 20 days appeared first on Libya Update News.
The korea Herald News
· Jun 26, 2026
NPS could sell up to W74tr in stocks if Kospi tops 9,000
South Korea's National Pension Service could sell as much as 74 trillion won (47.9 billion) of domestic equities if the Kospi rises above 9,000, according to estimates from South Korea's financial investment industry. Potential selling could climb to 121 trillion won, should the benchmark index reach 10,000 points. The estimates come as foreign and retail investors have turned net sellers after the market's sharp rally. According to South Korea's financial investment industry on Friday, domesti
Interaksyon
· Jul 8, 2026
Ringgit, peso lead declines among Asian currencies; South Korean won gains
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Yemen News Agency - SABA
· Jul 13, 2026
S Korea's exports rise by 54% in July
S Korea's exports rise by 54% in July
Kuwait Times
· Jul 10, 2026
Asian stocks rally as SK hynix breathes life back into AI trade
HONG KONG: South Korea’s Kospi led gains across most Asian markets Friday as a record-breaking US share sale by chip titan SK hynix breathed fresh life into the tech sector after w...
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Bloomberg
· Jul 10, 2026
Investors Face Rotation Dilemma: Markets Snapshot
On Tuesday, the semiconductor-heavy Kospi Index in South Korea dropped 10 from all-time highs. At the same time, investors rotated to the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index which climbed more than 4 in a single day, its biggest advance since April 2025. Opening Trade guests discuss whether this signals an impending bear market, with rising inflation, tariff pass-through effects, and the possibility of central bank interest-rate hikes all adding to market risks. (Source: Bloomberg)
Times of India
· Jul 7, 2026
Taiwan turned shopping receipts into lottery tickets in 1951; 75 years later, people still keep every bill hoping to win millions
Taiwan turned shopping receipts into lottery tickets in 1951; 75 years later, people still keep every bill hoping to win millions
Latestly.com
· Jun 22, 2026
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Related coverage for "S. Korea posts record-high current account surplus in May": Yonhap News Agency — (URGENT) S. Korea posts record-high current account surplus in May: BOK. Korea Times News — Korea posts record-high current account surplus in May: BOK. The Hankyoreh — Korea posts $38.61 billion current account surplus in May, a new record high. UrduPoint — S. Korea's consumer prices rise to highest in 30 months in June. Investing.com — South Korea’s exports surge by most since 1978 on robust chip demand. Libya Update News — South Korea posts $17 billion trade surplus, exports rise 60% in 20 days. The korea Herald News — NPS could sell up to W74tr in stocks if Kospi tops 9,000. Interaksyon — Ringgit, peso lead declines among Asian currencies; South Korean won gains. Yemen News Agency - SABA — S Korea's exports rise by 54% in July. Kuwait Times — Asian stocks rally as SK hynix breathes life back into AI trade. UPI — North Korea behind two-thirds of crypto theft in H1 2026, report says. Variety — Korea Box Office: ‘Moana’ Captures Crown While ‘The Eyes’ Retains Second Place. Daily NK English — Soaring fuel costs are pushing North Koreans toward electric bikes and motorcycles. Bloomberg — Investors Face Rotation Dilemma: Markets Snapshot. Times of India — Taiwan turned shopping receipts into lottery tickets in 1951; 75 years later, people still keep every bill hoping to win millions. Latestly.com — SK Hynix Valuation Hits USD 1.35 Trillion, Overtakes Samsung To Become World’s Most Valuable Memory Chipmaker