South Korea posted a current account surplus of $6.81 billion in October, the Bank of Korea said on Friday - down from $13.47 billion in September.
The goods account recorded a $7.82 billion surplus as exports decreased by 4.7 percent to $55.88 billion and as imports decreased by 5.0 percent to $48.06 billion, both compared to one year earlier.
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April 24, 2026 15:15 ET Economics news flow was relatively light this week even as the conflict in the Middle East continued, raising concerns for policymakers. In the U.S., spending data, initial jobless claims and pending home sales were the highlights. Business confidence in the biggest euro area economy was in focus in Europe. Inflation data from Japan gained attention in Asia.