External Debt in South Korea increased to 738080.90 USD Million in the third quarter of 2025 from 735572.70 USD Million in the second quarter of 2025. External Debt in South Korea averaged 338482.26 USD Million from 1994 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 738080.90 USD Million in the third 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 23771.60 8468.90 USD Million Dec 2025
Current Account 18700.00 12900.00 USD Million Dec 2025
Current Account to GDP 5.30 1.80 percent of GDP Dec 2024
External Debt 738080.90 735572.70 USD Million Sep 2025
Terms of Trade 101.81 98.32 points Jan 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
738080.90 735572.70 738080.90 80766.40 1994 - 2025 USD Million Quarterly
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