SEOUL, Nov. 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's exports more than doubled over the first 10 days of November compared to the same period in 2025, customs data showed Wednesday.

Outbound shipments reached US$33.5 billion in the Nov. 1-10 period, according to the data from the Korea Customs Service.

Imports went up 45 percent on-year to $24.7 billion over the cited period, resulting in a trade surplus of $8.8 billion.

Containers are stacked at a port in the southeastern city of Busan on Oct. 1, 2026. (Yonhap)

Containers are stacked at a port in the southeastern city of Busan on Oct. 1, 2026. (Yonhap)

Containers are stacked at a port in the southeastern city of Busan on Oct. 1, 2026. (Yonhap)