External Debt in South Korea increased to 766866.50 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2025 from 738080.90 USD Million in the third quarter of 2025. External Debt in South Korea averaged 341909.33 USD Million from 1994 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 766866.50 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2025 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 5713.10 23771.30 USD Million Jan 2026
Current Account 13260.00 18700.00 USD Million Jan 2026
Current Account to GDP 6.60 5.30 percent of GDP Dec 2025
External Debt 766866.50 738080.90 USD Million Dec 2025
Terms of Trade 102.47 101.47 points Feb 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
766866.50 738080.90 766866.50 80766.40 1994 - 2025 USD Million Quarterly
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