韩国，半导体出口暴增102.5%！

Group 1 - The trade surplus decreased by over $5 billion compared to the previous month, marking a 29.1% drop to $13.26 billion in January 2026, although it remains the fifth highest in history for that month [1] - Exports amounted to $65.51 billion, down approximately $8.67 billion from the previous month but up 30.0% year-on-year, while imports were $50.34 billion, a 4.7% decrease from the previous month and a 7.0% increase year-on-year [2] - The goods balance, the largest component of the current account, recorded a surplus of $15.17 billion, the third highest in history for January, despite being $3.68 billion lower than the previous month's record [1][2] Group 2 - The primary income account recorded a surplus of $2.72 billion, driven mainly by dividend income, although this was lower than the previous month's figures [3] - Net financial account assets were $5.63 billion, significantly reduced from the previous month, indicating a contraction in investment flows [3] - Direct investments saw an increase in both domestic investments abroad and foreign investments in Korea, with notable growth in stock investments reflecting strong market sentiment [3]