South Korea October Import Growth Rate: A Positive Signal for the Korean Won

On October 1, 2025, the Korea Customs Service released South Korea’s year-over-year import growth rate for October, reporting a figure of 8.2%. This data point is considered highly significant.Definition: This metric reflects the main items on the balance of payments, recording the inflow and outflow of funds between a country and foreign entities arising from the import and export of goods and services. In terms of market impact, a reading above expectations is generally supportive for the Korean won.The statistic is calculated by measuring the value of goods imported into the country, tracking the overall value of merchandise trade. The data is published monthly, with the next release scheduled for the following month.

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