South Korea's Exports Jump 52% on Semiconductor Surge

South Korea's exports surged 52.3% in the first 20 days of July, driven by a 180.6% jump in semiconductor shipments which now represent 40.3% of total exports. The country recorded a $12.2 billion trade surplus in this period, with semiconductor imports also rising 54.9% as local manufacturers ramp capacity.

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