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  "id": 18204299,
  "title": "S. Korea posts record high current account surplus of over US$60 bln in Sept. on chip supercycle",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/s-korea-posts-record-high-current-account-surplus-of-over-us-60-bln",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-04T23:00:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yonhap News",
    "slug": "yonhap-news",
    "url": "https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20261105001000320"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Seoul, Nov. 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korea shattered its own record with a staggering current account surplus of over $61.46 billion in September, according to data released by the Bank of Korea. This marked the highest monthly surplus ever recorded, surpassing the previous peak of $49.73 billion achieved in June. The surge was primarily driven by a surge in semiconductor exports, which saw a remarkable 92.4% year-on-year increase, reaching $130.72 billion in September. This substantial rise in exports was matched by a 29.4% increase in imports, totaling $67.97 billion. While the goods account recorded a record $62.75 billion surplus, the primary income account posted a $2.65 billion surplus due to a rise in equity income. However, the services account experienced a deficit of $3.35 billion, primarily due to an increase in travel expenses and intellectual property-related payments. The secondary income account recorded a $590 million deficit. Cumulatively, South Korea's current account surplus for the first nine months of the year reached $340.66 billion, tripling from $83.89 billion over the same period last year. Since May 2023, South Korea has consistently reported a current account surplus, making August the 41st consecutive month of a surplus balance.",
  "summary": "SEOUL, Nov. 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korea posted an all-time high current account su...",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "S. Korea posts record high current account surplus of over $60 bil. in Sept. on chip supercycle",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/s-korea-posts-record-high-current-account-surplus-of-over-60-bil-in",
        "published": "2026-11-04T23:17:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}