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Bank of Korea warns country's chip exports could fall by up to $100 billion if AI spending slows

Published

27 October 2026

Topic

operational-macro

◆ Sectors

Semiconductors

◆ Geography

South Korea

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Read at reuters.com →

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Fusion42 · 27 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

The Bank of Korea warns South Korea's semiconductor exports could fall by $50 billion to $100 billion if US tech firms reduce AI-related capital spending next year, potentially cutting GDP growth by 0.4 percentage points and lowering the current account surplus.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Semiconductors, and 2 sources have reported it.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You need to prepare for a sudden drop in chip demand if US tech giants cut AI investments next year. Your semiconductor business could face steep export losses and slower growth ahead.

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2 sources · 27 Oct 2026

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