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2026.09.1500:00:00UTC+00South Korea’s Import Growth Eases Slightly in August, Signals Stable Trade Momentum

South Korea’s imports rose 22.4% year-over-year in August 2026, marginally lower than the 22.5% annual increase recorded previously, according to data updated on 15 September 2026. The figures are based on a year-over-year comparison, measuring August’s import growth against the same month a year earlier, while the prior reading reflected the change in the previous month relative to its year-ago level.

The slight easing in the pace of import growth suggests that while external demand and input purchases remain strong, the sharp acceleration seen earlier in the year may be stabilizing. The near-unchanged rate between the previous 22.5% and the current 22.4% underscores a broadly steady import trend, hinting at ongoing resilience in domestic activity and production needs.

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