Seoul (UrduPoint / WAM / 08 April 2026 AD) The Republic of Korea recorded the largest monthly current account surplus ever in 2026. Februarydriven by semiconductor recycling and robust exportsCentrality Bank Data shown on Wednesday
The total current account surplus was $23.19 one billion in Februarysharply from $13.26 one billion in JanuaryYonhap news The agency reported, citing data from the Bank Korea (Bank of Korea).
This was the highest monthly surplus ever, surpassing the previous record of $18.7 one billion Set in December 2025.
Korea has reported a current account surplus every month since then maybe 2023, extending its winning streak to 34 consecutive months, which is the second longest winning streak in history.
The merchandise account recorded a surplus of $23.36 one billion in Februarywhich is a record high, such as exports It jumped 29.9 percent year over year to $70.37 one billionWhile imports added 4 percent to about $47 one billion.
The services account recorded a deficit of $1.
86 one billion in February This is mainly due to the increase abroad He travels He asks.
the essential Income calculation, which includes the wages of foreign workers, in addition to dividend and interest income from Abroad, it recorded a surplus of $2.48 one billiondriven primarily by dividend income.
The secondary income account was $790 million Impotence.
In the financial account, the state’s net assets increased by $22.8 one billion in Februarysharply from $5.63 one billion Previous month’s high.
Overseas direct investment by Korean residents rose by $3.81 one billionWhile foreign direct investment in Korea increased by $940 million.
In investing in securities, domestic investors increased their holdings abroad, especially in… StocksFor $8.64 one billion in FebruaryWhile foreign investors reduced their investments by $11.94 one billion To make profits from The data showed recent gains.