S. Korea's export logs double-digit fall

SEOUL: South Korea's export logged a double-digit fall for the first 10 days of March, increasing the already huge trade deficit amid a higher import, customs office data showed Monday.

Export, which accounts for about half of the export-driven economy, stood at $15.79 billion in the March 1 to 10 period, down 16.2 percent compared to the same period of last year, according to Korea Customs Service.