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