Economy & public financesSouth Korea · Primary balanceGeneral government balance excluding interest payments, as a % of GDP: a positive balance means revenue covers spending before debt interest is paid.-2.3% GDP2024−1.3 ptsvs 2023min −2.3 2024max +3.1 2018% GDPRange1y5y10yMaxChart viewLandmarksSource: IMFUpdated Oct 13, 2026Ask the AICompareSaveShareImageEmbed