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S. Korean exporters see better conditions in Q2: poll

By KH디지털2

Published : March 31, 2015 - 13:24

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A majority of South Korean exporters predict their second-quarter business conditions to improve slightly from three months earlier, despite lingering external market uncertainties, a poll showed Tuesday.

According to the poll conducted of 702 exporters by the Korea International Trade Association, the Export Business Survey Index came to 112 for the April-June period, up from 107.1 in the previous quarter.

A reading above 100 means that optimists outnumber pessimists among the export companies.

The poll showed that outlooks in the electronic home appliances and wireless communications device sectors improved, with their subindexes standing at 125 and 111.8, respectively.

Exporters cited economic slumps in overseas markets as the No. 1 concern for their business, with 16.3 percent of those surveyed saying so. Currency fluctuations and high raw material prices were also mentioned as possible challenges in the months to come. (Yonhap)