The Bank of Korea reported a preliminary current account surplus of USD 49.73 billion for June 2026, up from USD 38.61 billion in May. The goods account generated a USD 47.89 billion surplus as exports rose 84.5% year over year to USD 112.37 billion, while the primary income account recorded a USD 3.27 billion surplus. These gains outweighed a USD 1.29 billion services deficit and a USD 0.14 billion secondary income deficit. Financial account net assets increased by USD 46.71 billion. Portfolio investment accounted for a USD 29.88 billion net increase, driven mainly by a USD 26.32 billion decline in liabilities, while direct investment contributed USD 3.38 billion and other investment USD 5.89 billion. Reserve assets rose by USD 1.45 billion.
Bank of Korea reports USD 49.73 billion current account surplus in June
The Bank of Korea reported a preliminary current account surplus of USD 49.73 billion for June 2026, led by a USD 47.89 billion goods surplus. Financial account net assets increased by USD 46.71 billion, with portfolio investment accounting for a USD 29.88 billion net increase.