South Korea Exports Hit Record High in First 20 Days of September, Semiconductor Shipments Surge 260%

Data from the Korea Customs Service on September 21 shows that South Korean exports reached a record high of $71.4 billion from September 1 to 20, a 78.3% year-on-year increase. This growth was largely driven by a 259.4% surge in semiconductor shipments. The trade balance for this period recorded a surplus of $22.97 billion.