FX.co ★ South Korea Import Growth at 4-Month High

South Korea’s imports surged 30.1% year-on-year to USD 93.17 billion in June 2026, quickening from a 20.7% increase in April, flash data showed. This marked the eighth consecutive month of growth and the fastest expansion since May 2022, driven by solid domestic demand despite ongoing trade disruptions related to the Middle East conflict. Consumer spending remained resilient, underpinned by government stimulus measures introduced in April.