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AI-Driven Strategy Aims for $1 Trillion in Korean Exports
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Fusion42 · 22 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
South Korea aims to reach $1 trillion in exports by leveraging AI to diversify markets and empower local SMEs, moving beyond semiconductor dependence. KOTRA's AI Export Assistant and nationwide AI Trade Support Centers are central in lowering export barriers and transforming the export landscape.
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You must rethink export strategy as AI breaks down barriers for smaller Korean companies to enter global markets, opening vast new customer segments beyond traditional semiconductor exports. The changing export base means your competition is expanding to local SMEs armed with AI tools that act as autonomous export assistants.
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