External Debt in South Korea increased to 774390.20 USD Million in the first quarter of 2026 from 770153.30 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2025. External Debt in South Korea averaged 345482.13 USD Million from 1994 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 774390.20 USD Million in the first quarter of 2026 and a record low of 80766.40 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 1994. source: The Bank of Korea



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Capital Flows 36974.80 22761.70 USD Million Mar 2026
Current Account 37330.00 23190.00 USD Million Mar 2026
Current Account to GDP 6.60 5.30 percent of GDP Dec 2025
External Debt 774390.20 770153.30 USD Million Mar 2026
Terms of Trade 111.47 101.60 points Apr 2026


South Korea Total Gross External Debt
In South Korea, external debt is a part of the total debt that is owed to creditors outside the country.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
774390.20 770153.30 774390.20 80766.40 1994 - 2026 USD Million Quarterly
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