South Korea’s June auto exports hit record $6.71 billion - UPI.com

A chart shows South Korea’s automobile production, domestic sales and exports in June 2026. Data from Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources. Graphic by Asia Today and translated by UPI

July 15 (Asia Today) -- South Korea's automobile exports reached a record for June as strong shipments of hybrid and electric vehicles offset pressure from U.S. tariffs and uncertainty in the global auto market.

The value of automobile exports rose 5.8% from a year earlier to $6.71 billion in June, the highest amount recorded for the month, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources said Wednesday.

The figure was also up 15% from May.

Export volume increased 9.8% from a year earlier to 268,169 vehicles. Domestic sales rose 9.5% to 159,725 vehicles, while production increased 11.6% to 394,210 vehicles.