Korea's export growth is driven by semiconductors, according to new data, with declines in most other sectors and looming tariff risks.

President Lee Jae Myung met with business leaders who will accompany him on his trip to the United States on Tuesday to review the game plan ahead of his first summit with U.S. President Donald Trump.

Korea's household debt reached 1,952.8 trillion won ($1.4 trillion), driven by increased mortgage borrowing and stock investment activity.