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Export market

South Korea

ISO: KR / KOR

Country profile

Capital Seoul

Population 51.2M

GDP $1.88T (2024)

GDP per Capita $36,239

Income Level High Income

Currency South Korean won (KRW ₩)

Language Korean

Timezone UTC+09:00

Region Asia · Eastern Asia

UK Trade Status

FTA in Force

The UK has a free trade agreement with South Korea, providing preferential market access for UK exporters.

Geographic Region

Asia Pacific

Trading Bloc Memberships

South Korea is a member of the following trade agreements and economic blocs.

RCEP Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership

Trade Agreement

Export Guidance

Relevant guidance for exporting to South Korea.

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Official Resources

Government export support for South Korea.

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