South Korea: Second-longest streak of current account surpluses in history
Vietstock Tai chinh quoc te • 06/05/2026
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South Korea recorded a trade surplus of $28.29 billion in April, down from the record high of $37.93 billion in March. The surplus more than doubled from $4.51 billion in the same period last year.
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Background & Analysis Scope
- South Korea's trade transactions increased significantly in April.
- South Korea's trade surplus has an impact on regional markets.
- Mechanism of Action:
- Expectations of South Korea's economic growth and capital inflow into the market may push up the stock prices of export-oriented companies.
- The surprise level of South Korea's trade surplus in April may be low as it has been predicted beforehand.
Benefiting/Pressure Groups
- Industry/Code
- Benefiting:
- South Korean export-oriented companies such as Samsung Electronics (005930.KS), Hyundai Motor (005380.KS), SK Hynix (000660.KS).
- Pressure:
- South Korean import-oriented companies may face pressure from the rising Korean won.
Risks to Watch
- South Korea's economic growth may slow down, affecting the trade surplus.
- Capital inflow into the market may decrease, affecting stock prices.
- Short-Term Timeframe:
- South Korea's trade surplus may continue to increase in the coming months.
- Stock prices of South Korean export-oriented companies may continue to rise in the short term.
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South Korea's current account surplus reached $28.29 billion in April, down from the record $37.93 billion in March, but significantly higher than the $4.51 billion recorded in the same period last year.