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South Korea exports top $709.4B, beating last year

9/7/2026

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  • South Korea’s exports hit $709.4 billion YTD, edging past last year’s $709.3 billion record.
  • Semiconductor exports rose 169.6% to $281 billion Jan-Aug, about 41% of total exports.
  • August export value reached $98.25 billion, up 68.7% YoY and the third-highest monthly record.
  • Semiconductor shipments hit a record $46.7 billion in August, a 209% YoY increase.
  • Exports to China surged 119% YoY to $24.1 billion in August.