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South KoreaSouth Korea Current account balance (% of GDP) held to 2.07 Percentage of GDP in January 2023
World BankYearlyReleased January 2023
South Korea Current account balance (% of GDP) held to 2.07 Percentage of GDP in January 2023.
Latest Release
2.07
Latest (2023)
2.07
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Sigmacast Track Record
Sigmacast track record will appear here once this indicator has been released 3+ times since Sigmanomics began tracking.
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Co-movement | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD/KRW | ▼ Inverse | −0.50 | FOREX | Moves against | → View |
| KOSPI | ▲ Direct | +0.45 | INDEX | Moves with | → View |
| AUD/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.35 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | COMMODITIES | Moves with | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | CRYPTO | Moves with | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Current Account Balance (% of GDP) (South Korea) was reported at 6.57 Percent in December 2025. The reading rose from the previous value of 5.33 Percent. This is classified as a high-impact indicator released on a yearly basis.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending upward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 4.56 Percent, up from the prior three at 3.39 Percent. In December readings over the past 3 years, Current Account Balance (% of GDP) has averaged 4.56 Percent.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with USD/KRW (Bullish KRW). A secondary relationship exists with KOSPI, positively correlated (Bullish KR).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update December 2025.
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About Current account balance (% of GDP) — South Korea
DEFINITION
South Korea's Current Account Balance (% of GDP) rose to 6.572070 in 2025, surpassing the previous year's 5.330816. This increase signals a strengthening external surplus compared to 2024. The robust balance supports a stable macroeconomic outlook amid ongoing global uncertainties. Updated 7/1/26
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Aggregate growth figures anchor cyclical positioning across asset classes and inform fiscal and monetary policy debate. Surprises against consensus typically move rates and currencies on release. Released annually.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a materially lower reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bearish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary headwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with USD/KRW (Bullish KRW, r=-0.50) — a useful reference for forex-focused traders.
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