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South Korea\u2019s apparel imports rose 1.79 per cent to $1.982 billion in January-February 2026, with February alone up 6.3 per cent.
\nGrowth was driven by both knitted and non-knitted segments.
\nMeanwhile, textile exports, including man-made filaments and knitted fabrics, declined due to weak global demand and rising competition.
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