Group 1 - South Korea's exports showed a year-on-year increase of 7.6% in the first 20 days of August, surpassing the 5.8% growth in July [1] - The trade surplus for the same period was recorded at $833 million, with imports slightly increasing by 0.4% [1] - The recent trade agreement between the US and South Korea capped tariffs on Korean goods at 15%, which is lower than the previously threatened 25% [1] Group 2 - The automotive sector faces uncertainty as tariffs remain at 25% until a formal adjustment is made by the US [2] - Key export products such as semiconductors saw a growth of nearly 30%, while automotive exports increased by 22% [2] - Exports to the US decreased by 2.7%, while exports to China grew by 2.7%, and exports to Thailand and Singapore surged by 59% and 82% respectively [2]
韩国8月早期出口韧性十足 顶住美国关税压力逆势增长7.6%
智通财经网·2025-08-21 01:32