S. Korea posts largest-ever current account surplus in Feb.: BOK

South Korea recorded its largest-ever monthly current account surplus in February, driven by a semiconductor upcycle and strong exports, central bank data showed Wednesday. The current account surplus totaled $23.19 billion in February, up sharply from $13.26 billion in January, according to the data from the Bank of Korea. It marked the highest monthly surplus ever, surpassing the previous record of $18.7 billion set in December 2025. South Korea has reported a current account surplus every mon

By The Korea Herald