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Exports fell by 23.7% last month in the aftermath of corona. The number of digits has decreased for two consecutive months.

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Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy said last month that the exports of Korean companies totaled 34.8 billion dollars, down 23.7% from last year.

In April, it fell 25.1%, followed by a double-digit export decline for the second straight month.

Average exports per day also fell 18.4%, taking into account the Golden Holiday last month, including Workers' Day.

Auto exports plunged 54.1%, and exports of automotive parts, textiles, and petroleum products also drastically decreased, affecting overall performance.

Exports to China fell 2.8%, seemingly recovering from the pre-corona situation, but exports to the United States, Europe and ASEAN regions still fell by 25-30%.

[Na Seung-sik / Head of Trade and Investment Dept., Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy: The government strictly recognizes the recent slump in exports. During June, export companies and local difficulties were discovered ... .]

Among these, semiconductor exports turned to growth in 18 months, and bio-health exports such as diagnostic kits also surged 59.4%.

In the aftermath of the corona, the non-face-to-face economy was revitalized, and exports of computers, processed foods, and vacuum cleaners were favorable.

The government said it was negative exports overall, but the trade balance was surplus.

In the wake of falling oil prices, energy imports such as crude oil, coal, and gas also drastically declined, recording a surplus of $ 440 million.