South Korea's current account surplus hits record $38.61B in May 2026, driven by semiconductor export boom, Bank of Korea data shows. Exports surged 62.9% YoY to $94.34B, extending surplus streak to 37 months.
South Korea's current account surplus reached a record monthly high of $38.61 billion in May 2026, driven by strong semiconductor exports, according to Bank of Korea data released Wednesday. The surplus marked 37 consecutive months in the black, with exports surging 62.9% year-on-year to $94.34 billion.
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