Wages in South Korea decreased to 3806684 KRW/Month in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 3863726 KRW/Month in the third quarter of 2019. Wages in South Korea averaged 3160166.85 KRW/Month from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 4021244 KRW/Month in the first quarter of 2019 and a record low of 2460239 KRW/Month in the second quarter of 2008. In South Korea, wages are benchmarked using total salaries. This page provides - South Korea Total Wages - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bankruptcies in South Korea increased to 28 Companies in March from 20 Companies in February of 2020. Bankruptcies in South Korea averaged 445.56 Companies from 1990 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3377 Companies in February of 1998 and a record low of 15 Companies in January of 2020. In South Korea, bankruptcies account for insolvent corporations who cannot repay their debts to creditors and carry on with their business. This page provides - South Korea Bankruptcies - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Core Consumer Prices in South Korea decreased to 105.65 points in April from 105.81 points in March of 2020. Core Consumer Prices in South Korea averaged 60.81 points from 1975 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 105.88 points in February of 2020 and a record low of 9.61 points in January of 1975. This page provides the latest reported value for - South Korea Core Consumer Prices - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Export Prices in South Korea decreased to 96.59 points in March from 97.63 points in February of 2020. Export Prices in South Korea averaged 95.20 points from 1971 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 202.14 points in January of 1998 and a record low of 17.87 points in January of 1971. In South Korea, Export Prices correspond to the rate of change in the prices of goods and services sold by residents of that country to foreign buyers. Export Prices are heavily affected by exchange rates. This page provides - South Korea Export Prices - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M1 in South Korea increased to 973571.40 KRW Billion in February from 939624.90 KRW Billion in January of 2020. Money Supply M1 in South Korea averaged 206861.94 KRW Billion from 1970 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 973571.40 KRW Billion in February of 2020 and a record low of 260.40 KRW Billion in January of 1970. This page provides - South Korea Money Supply M1 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Exports in South Korea decreased to 36920 USD Million in April from 46906 USD Million in March of 2020. Exports in South Korea averaged 15006.69 USD Million from 1966 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 55115.24 USD Million in September of 2017 and a record low of 14.75 USD Million in January of 1966. South Korea has an export oriented economy and its exports account for more than 50 percent of GDP. The country's exports tumbled 10.3 percent to USD 542.4 billion in 2019 after reaching a record high in the previous year, due to the US-China trade dispute, Japan's restrictions on exports, Brexit, and Hong Kong protests. Main exports were electrical machinery and equipment (28 percent of total exports), nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical (13 percent), road vehicles (12 percent), mineral fuels, mineral oils, bituminous substances (8 percent), plastics and articles thereof (6 percent), iron and steel (4 percent), optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring (4 percent), organic chemicals (4 percent), and ships and boats (3 percent). China was the largest destination of South Korea's shipments (25 percent of total exports), followed by the US (14 percent), Vietnam (9 percent), Hong Kong (6 percent), Japan (5 percent), Taiwan and India (3 percent each), and Singapore, Mexico, Malaysia, Germany and the Philippines (2 percent each). This page provides the latest reported value for - South Korea Exports - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

GDP From Mining in South Korea increased to 559.30 KRW Billion in the first quarter of 2020 from 498.70 KRW Billion in the fourth quarter of 2019. GDP From Mining in South Korea averaged 622.44 KRW Billion from 1960 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 895.20 KRW Billion in the third quarter of 2001 and a record low of 178.51 KRW Billion in the first quarter of 1960. This page provides the latest reported value for - South Korea Gdp From Mining - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Money Supply M3 in South Korea increased to 4180987.70 KRW Billion in February from 4147954.50 KRW Billion in January of 2020. Money Supply M3 in South Korea averaged 1424708.51 KRW Billion from 1986 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4180987.70 KRW Billion in February of 2020 and a record low of 57007.90 KRW Billion in January of 1986. South Korea Money Supply M3 includes M2 plus long-term time deposits in banks. This page provides - South Korea Money Supply M3 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The number of unemployed persons in South Korea increased to 1054 Thousand in March of 2020 from 927 Thousand in February of 2020. Unemployed Persons in South Korea averaged 913.02 Thousand from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1546 Thousand in June of 1999 and a record low of 690 Thousand in September of 2002. In South Korea, unemployed persons are individuals who are without a job and actively seeking to work. This page provides - South Korea Unemployed Persons - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

External Debt in South Korea increased to 466978.70 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 458199.90 USD Million in the third quarter of 2019. External Debt in South Korea averaged 270501.70 USD Million from 1994 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 466978.70 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 80766.40 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 1994. In South Korea, external debt is a part of the total debt that is owed to creditors outside the country. This page provides - South Korea External Debt - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Utilities in South Korea increased to 12227.90 KRW Billion in the first quarter of 2020 from 11528.80 KRW Billion in the fourth quarter of 2019. GDP From Utilities in South Korea averaged 3664.42 KRW Billion from 1960 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 12845.80 KRW Billion in the second quarter of 2019 and a record low of 10.30 KRW Billion in the first quarter of 1960. This page provides the latest reported value for - South Korea Gdp From Utilities - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Imports from South Korea in Netherlands decreased to 299000 EUR THO in February from 341000 EUR THO in January of 2020. Imports from South Korea in Netherlands averaged 273507.08 EUR THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 394000 EUR THO in September of 2019 and a record low of 174501 EUR THO in February of 2015. This page includes a chart with historical data for Netherlands Imports from South Korea.

Imports from Hong Kong in Netherlands decreased to 298000 EUR THO in February from 508000 EUR THO in January of 2020. Imports from Hong Kong in Netherlands averaged 394670.89 EUR THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 643000 EUR THO in November of 2018 and a record low of 140149 EUR THO in April of 2014. This page includes a chart with historical data for Netherlands Imports from Hong Kong.

Money Supply M0 in South Korea decreased to 118056400 KRW Million in February from 119056700 KRW Million in January of 2020. Money Supply M0 in South Korea averaged 16864735.73 KRW Million from 1960 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 119056700 KRW Million in January of 2020 and a record low of 11200 KRW Million in March of 1960. South Korea Money Supply M0 is the most liquid measure of the money supply including coins and notes in circulation and other assets that are easily convertible into cash. Money Supply M0 and M1, are also known as narrow money. This page provides - South Korea Money Supply M0 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Home Ownership Rate in South Korea remained unchanged at 57.70 percent in 2018 from 57.70 percent in 2017. Home Ownership Rate in South Korea averaged 55.74 percent from 2006 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 57.70 percent in 2017 and a record low of 53.60 percent in 2014. This page provides the latest reported value for - South Korea Home Ownership Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Gross National Product in South Korea increased to 477883.70 KRW Billion in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 456451.80 KRW Billion in the third quarter of 2019. Gross National Product in South Korea averaged 161610.06 KRW Billion from 1960 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 477883.70 KRW Billion in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 7259.71 KRW Billion in the first quarter of 1960. This page provides - South Korea Gross National Income - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Terms of Trade in South Korea increased to 92 points in February from 89.70 points in January of 2020. Terms of Trade in South Korea averaged 145.30 points from 1990 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 228.10 points in March of 1992 and a record low of 82.90 points in March of 2012. In South Korea, Terms of Trade (ToT) correspond to the ratio of Price of exportable goods to the Price of importable goods. This page provides - South Korea Terms of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in South Korea expanded 1.30 percent in the first quarter of 2020 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in South Korea averaged 7.26 percent from 1961 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 20.80 percent in the fourth quarter of 1969 and a record low of -7.30 percent in the second quarter of 1998. South Korea’s economy became one of the most diversified and technologically advanced in the world in the last 50 years. Like in most developed countries, services account for the highest percentage of GDP (around 57 percent of GDP). Within services the most important ones are public administration (6 percent ); education (5.3 percent); information and communication (5 percent); and business activities (4.6 percent of GDP). A strong manufacturing industry which has turned South Korea into a major exporter accounts for 32 percent of GDP. This page provides - South Korea GDP Annual Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP Constant Prices in South Korea decreased to 460970.30 KRW Billion in the first quarter of 2020 from 467045.10 KRW Billion in the fourth quarter of 2019. GDP Constant Prices in South Korea averaged 158451.11 KRW Billion from 1960 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 467045.10 KRW Billion in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 6626.29 KRW Billion in the first quarter of 1960. This page provides - South Korea GDP Constant Prices - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Car Registrations in South Korea decreased to 139026 in March from 205595 in February of 2020. Car Registrations in South Korea averaged 104184.91 from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 205595 in February of 2020 and a record low of 49944 in December of 2003. This page provides the latest reported value for - South Korea New Car Registrations - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The Social Security Rate For Employees in South Korea stands at 8.98 percent. Social Security Rate For Employees in South Korea averaged 7.75 percent from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 8.98 percent in 2020 and a record low of 6.70 percent in 2001. In South Korea, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate For Employees are an important source of income for the government of South Korea because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - South Korea Social Security Rate For Employees - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Economic Optimism Index in South Korea decreased to 56 Net Balance in April from 64 Net Balance in March of 2020. Economic Optimism Index in South Korea averaged 99.12 Net Balance from 2003 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 117 Net Balance in March of 2006 and a record low of 55 Net Balance in December of 2008. In South Korea, The Economic Sentiment Index (ESI) is a composite of the BSI (Business Survey Index) and the CSI (Consumer Survey Index). The index is compiled to comprehensively grasp the private sector perception of economic conditions, including the sentiments of both businesses and consumers. An ESI reading above 100 is interpreted as meaning that economic sentiment in the private sector, including that of both businesses and consumers, is on a level better than past averages (and vice versa when the reading is below 100), since the ESI is constructed so that it is distributed around a long-term mean of 100 and a standard deviation of 10. This page provides - South Korea Economic Optimism Index- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Manufacturing Production in South Korea increased 7.60 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Manufacturing Production in South Korea averaged 8.77 percent from 1976 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 40.80 percent in January of 2010 and a record low of -26.60 percent in January of 2009. Manufacturing accounts for as much as a third of South Korea’s GDP and is dominated by the conglomerates known as chaebols. This page provides - South Korea Manufacturing Production - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Price Index CPI in South Korea decreased to 104.95 points in April from 105.54 points in March of 2020. Consumer Price Index CPI in South Korea averaged 49.83 points from 1965 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 105.80 points in February of 2020 and a record low of 2.63 points in January of 1965. In South Korea, the Consumer Price Index or CPI measures changes in the prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services. This page provides the latest reported value for - South Korea Consumer Price Index (CPI) - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Construction output in South Korea increased 1.50 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Construction Output in South Korea averaged 1.62 percent from 1998 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 26.40 percent in November of 2016 and a record low of -30.50 percent in August of 1998. In South Korea, construction output refers to year over year change in the value of construction completed including building construction and civil engineering. This page provides - South Korea Construction Output- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gold Reserves in South Korea increased to 104.45 Tonnes in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 104.40 Tonnes in the third quarter of 2019. Gold Reserves in South Korea averaged 49.08 Tonnes from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 104.45 Tonnes in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 13 Tonnes in the fourth quarter of 2006. Gold Reserves are country’s gold assets held or controlled by the central bank. This page provides - South Korea Gold Reserves - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Services in South Korea decreased to 255204.60 KRW Billion in the first quarter of 2020 from 260084.80 KRW Billion in the fourth quarter of 2019. GDP From Services in South Korea averaged 87393.37 KRW Billion from 1960 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 260084.80 KRW Billion in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 4114.30 KRW Billion in the third quarter of 1960. This page provides the latest reported value for - South Korea Gdp From Services - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Tourism Revenues in South Korea decreased to 729800 USD Million in March from 1147500 USD Million in February of 2020. Tourism Revenues in South Korea averaged 840251.49 USD Million from 1995 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2227900 USD Million in March of 2019 and a record low of 326500 USD Million in June of 2003. In South Korea, Tourism Revenues refers to the amount of expenditure that international visitor pays for goods and services in the country. This page provides - South Korea Tourism Revenues- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Personal Income Tax Rate in South Korea stands at 42 percent. Personal Income Tax Rate in South Korea averaged 37.19 percent from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 42 percent in 2018 and a record low of 35 percent in 2005. In South Korea, the Personal Income Tax Rate is a tax collected from individuals and is imposed on different sources of income like labour, pensions, interest and dividends. The benchmark we use refers to the Top Marginal Tax Rate for individuals. Revenues from the Personal Income Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of South Korea. This page provides - South Korea Personal Income Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Exports to South Korea in France decreased to 341 EUR Million in March from 465 EUR Million in February of 2020. Exports to South Korea in France averaged 398.63 EUR Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 661 EUR Million in June of 2015 and a record low of 228 EUR Million in July of 2015. This page includes a chart with historical data for France Exports to South Korea.

Exports to Hong Kong in France increased to 340 EUR Million in March from 303 EUR Million in February of 2020. Exports to Hong Kong in France averaged 452.24 EUR Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 803 EUR Million in November of 2018 and a record low of 303 EUR Million in February of 2020. This page includes a chart with historical data for France Exports to Hong Kong.

Exports to China & Hong Kong in France increased to 1697 EUR Million in March from 1624 EUR Million in February of 2020. Exports to China & Hong Kong in France averaged 1994.40 EUR Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2912 EUR Million in November of 2018 and a record low of 1497 EUR Million in March of 2015. This page includes a chart with historical data for France Exports to China & Hong Kong.

Exports to China & Hong Kong (estimated) in France increased to 1695 EUR Million in March from 1298 EUR Million in February of 2020. Exports to China & Hong Kong (estimated) in France averaged 1990.74 EUR Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3246 EUR Million in November of 2018 and a record low of 1234 EUR Million in August of 2014. This page includes a chart with historical data for France Exports to China & Hong Kong (estimated).

Imports from South Korea in France decreased to 280 EUR Million in March from 352 EUR Million in February of 2020. Imports from South Korea in France averaged 292.07 EUR Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 435 EUR Million in August of 2019 and a record low of 206 EUR Million in October of 2014. This page includes a chart with historical data for France Imports from South Korea.

Housing Starts in Thailand decreased to 6318 units in February from 10109 units in January of 2020. Housing Starts in Thailand averaged 8001.38 units from 1987 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 24699 units in June of 1997 and a record low of 1267 units in December of 1999. This page provides the latest reported value for - Thailand Housing Starts - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

GDP From Construction in South Korea increased to 22365 KRW Billion in the first quarter of 2020 from 22159.70 KRW Billion in the fourth quarter of 2019. GDP From Construction in South Korea averaged 10544.65 KRW Billion from 1960 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 23837.40 KRW Billion in the first quarter of 2017 and a record low of 279.27 KRW Billion in the fourth quarter of 1960. This page provides the latest reported value for - South Korea Gdp From Construction - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

South Korea recorded a capital and financial account surplus of 5750.30 USD Million in March of 2020. Capital Flows in South Korea averaged 1716.37 USD Million from 1980 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 12350.90 USD Million in May of 2013 and a record low of -3406.90 USD Million in March of 2011. In South Korea, international capital flows are measured using the Capital and Financial Account Balance of the Balance of Payments. This page provides - South Korea Capital Flows - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Manufacturing in South Korea decreased to 123745.40 KRW Billion in the first quarter of 2020 from 125987.10 KRW Billion in the fourth quarter of 2019. GDP From Manufacturing in South Korea averaged 37552.66 KRW Billion from 1960 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 125987.10 KRW Billion in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 297.74 KRW Billion in the second quarter of 1960. This page provides the latest reported value for - South Korea Gdp From Manufacturing - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

GDP From Public Administration in South Korea increased to 27295.60 KRW Billion in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 27110.10 KRW Billion in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Public Administration in South Korea averaged 10536.91 KRW Billion from 1960 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 27295.60 KRW Billion in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 1673.48 KRW Billion in the third quarter of 1961. This page provides the latest reported value for - South Korea Gdp From Public Administration - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Consumer Credit in South Korea increased to 1600132.20 KRW Billion in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 1572659.90 KRW Billion in the third quarter of 2019. Consumer Credit in South Korea averaged 686622.85 KRW Billion from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1600132.20 KRW Billion in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 142746.90 KRW Billion in the fourth quarter of 1995. This page provides - South Korea Credit to Households - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP Deflator in South Korea decreased to 101.77 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 105.20 points in the third quarter of 2019. GDP Deflator in South Korea averaged 48.39 points from 1960 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 106.94 points in the third quarter of 2018 and a record low of 0.79 points in the first quarter of 1960. This page provides - South Korea GDP Deflator - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in South Korea expanded 1.20 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 over the previous quarter. GDP Growth Rate in South Korea averaged 1.78 percent from 1960 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 7.80 percent in the fourth quarter of 1970 and a record low of -7 percent in the first quarter of 1998. South Korea has an export oriented economy and is the world's leading producer of displays and memory semiconductors and the second largest producer of ships. Services account for the highest percentage of GDP (around 57 percent of GDP). Within services the most important ones are public administration (6 percent ); education (5.3 percent); information and communication (5 percent); and business activities (4.6 percent of GDP). A strong manufacturing industry which has turned South Korea into a major exporter accounts for 32 percent of GDP. This page provides - South Korea GDP Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Construction Orders in South Korea increased to 5197238 KRW Million in March from 4375785 KRW Million in February of 2020. Construction Orders in South Korea averaged 2024398.76 KRW Million from 1976 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 12583186 KRW Million in December of 2019 and a record low of 23 KRW Million in January of 1977. In South Korea, data refer to the value of construction orders received for dwellings building activity at current prices. This page provides - South Korea Construction Orders- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Confidence in South Korea decreased to 78.40 points in March from 96.90 points in February of 2020. Consumer Confidence in South Korea averaged 100.62 points from 1998 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 121.50 points in October of 2009 and a record low of 67.70 points in December of 2008. In South Korea, the Composite Consumer Sentiment Index (CCSI) measures the level of optimism that consumers have about the performance of the economy. The index is based on a survey of around 2200 households. The CCSI is computed as a sum of six variables, including current living standards, prospective household income and prospective spending. A CCSI above 100 indicates an improving outlook and below 100 a deteriorating outlook. This page provides the latest reported value for - South Korea Consumer Confidence - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Producer Prices in South Korea decreased to 102.90 points in March from 103.74 points in February of 2020. Producer Prices in South Korea averaged 58.90 points from 1965 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 107.95 points in April of 2012 and a record low of 5.03 points in January of 1965. In South Korea, the Producer Price Index measures the average change in price of goods and services sold by manufacturers and producers in the wholesale market during a given period. This page provides the latest reported value for - South Korea Producer Prices - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Productivity in South Korea increased to 115.80 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 110.10 points in the third quarter of 2019. Productivity in South Korea averaged 89.58 points from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 115.80 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 53.50 points in the first quarter of 2000. In South Korea, Productivity is the real value of output produced by a unit of labor during a certain time. This page provides - South Korea Productivity - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

South Korea recorded a trade surplus of 5037 USD Million in March of 2020. Balance of Trade in South Korea averaged 1104.05 USD Million from 1966 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 13419.36 USD Million in September of 2017 and a record low of -4043.46 USD Million in January of 2008. South Korea remained as a net exporter for the 11th consecutive year in 2019 with a trade surplus of USD 39.2 billion, despite a downturn in semiconductors, petrochemicals, and petroleum products industry and challenges such as the US-China trade dispute, Japan’s restrictions on exports, Brexit, and Hong Kong protests. This page provides the latest reported value for - South Korea Balance of Trade - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The Social Security Rate For Companies in South Korea stands at 9.96 percent. Social Security Rate For Companies in South Korea averaged 9.67 percent from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 10.40 percent in 2016 and a record low of 8.50 percent in 2003. In South Korea, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate For Companies are an important source of income for the government of South Korea because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - South Korea Social Security Rate For Companies - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

South Korea is ranked 5 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of South Korea remained unchanged at 5 in 2019 from 5 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in South Korea averaged 8.75 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 23 in 2008 and a record low of 4 in 2014. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in South Korea.

Asylum Applications in South Korea decreased to 839 Persons in September from 1059 Persons in August of 2018. Asylum Applications in South Korea averaged 205.56 Persons from 1999 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 2260 Persons in May of 2018 and a record low of 1 Persons in April of 1999. In South Korea, asylum applications refer to persons whose application is pending at any stage in the asylum process. It is a monthly estimate based on annual figures. This page provides - South Korea Asylum Applications- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.