External Debt in South Korea increased to 812831.90 USD Million in the second quarter of 2026 from 774390.20 USD Million in the first quarter of 2026. External Debt in South Korea averaged 349162.05 USD Million from 1994 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 812831.90 USD Million in the second 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 40364.10 46702.90 USD Million Jul 2026
Current Account 42080.00 49730.00 USD Million Jul 2026
Current Account to GDP 6.60 5.30 percent of GDP Dec 2025
External Debt 812831.90 774390.20 USD Million Jun 2026
Terms of Trade 119.09 116.68 points Jul 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
812831.90 774390.20 812831.90 80766.40 1994 - 2026 USD Million Quarterly
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