Foreign Direct Investment in South Korea increased by 6409561 USD Thousand in the first quarter of 2026. Foreign Direct Investment in South Korea averaged 2120830.82 USD Thousand from 1962 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 15385731.00 USD Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2025 and a record low of 0.00 USD Thousand in the fourth quarter of 1962. source: Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Balance of Trade 23770.00 26240.00 USD Million Apr 2026
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
Exports 85890.00 86630.00 USD Million Apr 2026
Exports by Category
Exports by Country
Exports YoY 48.00 49.20 percent Apr 2026
External Debt 766866.50 738080.90 USD Million Dec 2025
Foreign Direct Investment 6409561.00 15385731.00 USD Thousand Mar 2026
Gold Reserves 104.45 104.45 Tonnes Dec 2025
Imports 62110.00 60400.00 USD Million Apr 2026
Imports by Category
Imports by Country
Imports YoY 16.70 13.20 percent Apr 2026
Terms of Trade 111.47 101.60 points Apr 2026
Terrorism Index 0.33 0.58 Points Dec 2025
Tourism Revenues 2648.80 1555.90 USD Million Mar 2026
Tourist Arrivals 2045992.00 1431472.00 Mar 2026
Weapons Sales 964.00 631.00 SIPRI TIV Million Dec 2024


South Korea Foreign Direct Investment
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) measures the total value of foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into South Korea. It captures capital invested by foreign entities in South Korean businesses, including equity purchases, reinvested earnings, and intra-company loans, reflecting international investor confidence in the South Korean economy.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
6409561.00 15385731.00 15385731.00 0.00 1962 - 2026 USD Thousand Quarterly
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