Gov't launches inter-ministerial task force to shore up exports | Yonhap News Agency

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OK SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- The finance ministry said Wednesday it has launched a task force involving relevant ministries and private entities to boost exports and support economic growth momentum. The public-private Export Plus Support Task Force will be headed by the first vice finance minister and consist of officials from seven other government ministries, including the industry and foreign ministries, as well as the Export-Import Bank of Korea and the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency, according to the Ministry of Finance and Economy. Korea posts 5th-largest current account surplus in Jan: BOK Keywords #exports Articles with issue keywords Most Liked (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot (News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation (LEAD) BTS scores 7th No. 1 album on Billboard 200 with 'Arirang' Most Saved (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma (News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot Liberal ex-prime minister to declare mayoral bid in conservative stronghold Most Viewed All Categories (LEAD) Lee urges bold measures to cope with concerns about energy situation, including emergency economic decree if needed (LEAD) Trump calls on countries to 'go get your own oil' from Strait of Hormuz, or buy it from U.S. Korea Tass news agency's delegation in Pyongyang Tass news agency's delegation in Pyongyang prev Gov't launches inter-ministerial task force to shore up exports Next Gov't launches inter-ministerial task force to shore up exports

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SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- The finance ministry said Wednesday it has launched a task force involving relevant ministries and private entities to boost exports and support economic growth momentum.
The public-private Export Plus Support Task Force will be headed by the first vice finance minister and consist of officials from seven other government ministries, including the industry and foreign ministries, as well as the Export-Import Bank of Korea and the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency, according to the Ministry of Finance and Economy.
The new team, created by reorganizing an existing export support unit, will coordinate tailored, comprehensive assistance for exporters in financing, overseas market expansion and other areas to proactively respond to changes in the global environment, it added.
"We will strengthen cooperation among relevant ministries and agencies to effectively address complex challenges and establish an integrated support system," a ministry official said.
Exports are a key driver of South Korea's economic growth. In March, monthly exports exceeded $80 billion for the first time on record, driven by robust semiconductor shipments, government data showed.
Containers are stacked at a port in the South Korean southern city of Busan on Feb. 22, 2026. (Yonhap)
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## Expert Analysis

### Merits
- The new team, created by reorganizing an existing export support unit, will coordinate tailored, comprehensive assistance for exporters in financing, overseas market expansion and other areas to proactively respond to changes in the global environment, it added. "We will strengthen cooperation among relevant ministries and agencies to effectively address complex challenges and establish an integrated support system," a ministry official said.
- In March, monthly exports exceeded $80 billion for the first time on record, driven by robust semiconductor shipments, government data showed.
- Korea's strong backlash against growing S.

### Areas for Consideration
- Korea posts 5th-largest current account surplus in Jan: BOK Keywords #exports Articles with issue keywords Most Liked (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot (News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation (LEAD) BTS scores 7th No. 1 album on Billboard 200 with 'Arirang' Most Saved (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma (News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot Liberal ex-prime minister to declare mayoral bid in conservative stronghold Most Viewed All Categories (LEAD) Lee urges bold measures to cope with concerns about energy situation, including emergency economic decree if needed (LEAD) Trump calls on countries to 'go get your own oil' from Strait of Hormuz, or buy it from U.S.

### Implications
- The public-private Export Plus Support Task Force will be headed by the first vice finance minister and consist of officials from seven other government ministries, including the industry and foreign ministries, as well as the Export-Import Bank of Korea and the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency, according to the Ministry of Finance and Economy.
- The new team, created by reorganizing an existing export support unit, will coordinate tailored, comprehensive assistance for exporters in financing, overseas market expansion and other areas to proactively respond to changes in the global environment, it added. "We will strengthen cooperation among relevant ministries and agencies to effectively address complex challenges and establish an integrated support system," a ministry official said.
- Containers are stacked at a port in the South Korean southern city of Busan on Feb. 22, 2026. (Yonhap) graceoh@yna.co.kr (END) Related Articles (LEAD) S.
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### Expert Commentary
This article covers korea, exports, news topics. Notable strengths include discussion of korea. Areas of concern are also raised. Readability: Flesch-Kincaid grade 0.0. Word count: 502.