April 26, 2024

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[THE INVESTOR] Korea’s exports rose 6.1 percent last month from a year earlier to mark the largest monthly tally for March, government data showed on April 2.

Outbound shipments reached US$51.58 billion in the one-month period, up from US$48.64 billion a year ago, according to the data compiled by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy.

They increased for the 17th consecutive month, with the total being the highest for all March figures.

Imports gained 5 percent on-year to US$44.72 billion.

Korea’s trade surplus came to US$6.87 billion, marking 77 straight months in which the country‘s exports have exceeded imports, the ministry said.

By Song Seung-hyun and newswires (ssh@heraldcorp.com)