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Exports more than double in 1st 10 days of Nov.

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South Korea's exports more than doubled to US$33.5 billion in the first 10 days of November compared to the same period in 2025, while imports rose 45 percent to $24.7 billion, producing an $8.8 billion trade surplus, according to Korea Customs Service data.

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South Korea's exports more than doubled over the first 10 days of November compared to the same period in 2025, according to customs data.

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SEOUL, Nov. 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's exports more than doubled over the first 10 days of November compared to the same period in 2025, customs data showed Wednesday.

Outbound shipments reached US$33.5 billion in the Nov. 1-10 period, according to the data from the Korea Customs Service.

Imports went up 45 percent on-year to $24.7 billion over the cited period, resulting in a trade surplus of $8.8 billion.

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What factors contributed to the 45 percent rise in imports?
How do these figures compare to full-year 2025 trade data?

Exports more than double in 1st 10 days of Nov.

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South Korea's exports more than doubled over the first 10 days of November compared to the same period in 2025, according to customs data.

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SEOUL, Nov. 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's exports more than doubled over the first 10 days of November compared to the same period in 2025, customs data showed Wednesday.

Outbound shipments reached US$33.5 billion in the Nov. 1-10 period, according to the data from the Korea Customs Service.

Imports went up 45 percent on-year to $24.7 billion over the cited period, resulting in a trade surplus of $8.8 billion.

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Which specific product categories drove the export increase?
What factors contributed to the 45 percent rise in imports?
How do these figures compare to full-year 2025 trade data?

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