The value of vehicles exported from South Korea rose by 2% to US$72.0 billion in 2025, up from US$70.8 billion in 2024, driven by strong overseas demand for hybrid vehicles, according to data released by the country’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy. Last year was the third consecutive year that the country's vehicle exports exceeded US$70 billion. Exports of eco-friendly vehicles, including hybrid and electric vehicles, rose by 11% to US$ 25.8 billion, driven by a 30% increase in hybrid vehicle s ...