According to data from the South Korean central bank, export prices in December slowed down compared to the previous month. Export inflation stood at +5.5% year-on-year, below the +6.8% recorded in November, suggesting a moderation in price pressures on export goods.

On the import side, the situation is more subdued. Import prices only increased by 0.3% year-on-year in December, compared to 1.9% in the previous month, reflecting a significant slowdown in the costs of imported goods.

This trend of moderation on both fronts could have implications for the broader macroeconomic context. Inflationary pressures are easing, which typically benefits risk markets and may influence investor sentiment seeking opportunities in digital assets during periods of economic stabilization.