In June, the trade balance with China was in the red for two months in a row with a deficit of $1.214 billion, and the trade surplus for 28 years after the establishment of diplomatic ties. Korea's total trade grew to $5.5 billion in the 10-day trade deficit in July due to an overwhelming increase in imports, accounting for half of the $10.3 billion deficit in the first half. As of last year, Ch..