FX.co ★ South Korea Exports Unexpectedly Rise

In April 2025, South Korea saw an unexpected year-on-year increase in exports, rising by 3.7% to reach USD 58.2 billion. This surpassed predictions of a 1.6% decrease and followed a downwardly revised 3.0% growth in the previous month. However, it is noteworthy that shipments to the US experienced a decline, according to preliminary estimates.