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 8 sources have reported it between 21 Jul 2026 and 1 Sep 2026.