South Korea's exports set a new record in 2014, government data showed Thursday.
Exports rose 2.4 percent annually to an all-time high of $573.1 billion. Imports increased 2 percent to $525.7 billion. The trade surplus was $47.41 billion.
The trade ministry forecast 3.7 percent export growth for 2015.
In December, exports grew 3.7 percent annually, while imports declined. The trade surplus was $5.78 billion.
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