Semiconductor boom drives South Korea exports to $98.25b and record surplus

South Korea's exports reached $98.25 billion in August 2026 driven by a semiconductor boom that pushed semiconductor exports to a record $46.65 billion. The country's trade surplus hit $34.75 billion, supported by strong demand from AI infrastructure investments and growth in exports to China, the U.S., and ASEAN.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Semiconductors, and 18 sources have reported it between 21 Jul 2026 and 9 Oct 2026.