Semiconductor boom drives South Korea's record early-October exports

South Korea recorded a historic $26.1 billion in exports for the first ten days of October 2026, driven primarily by a 170.1% surge in semiconductor exports which accounted for nearly half of total exports. Exports also increased significantly to key markets including China, the US, and the EU, while imports, including semiconductor manufacturing equipment, rose by 65.5%, resulting in a trade surplus.

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