Semiconductor boom lifts South Korea July exports 63% to record $99B

South Korea's exports in July 2026 surged 63% year-over-year to a record $99 billion, driven primarily by a 176% jump in semiconductor shipments, also lifting computer exports and other industrial goods. Key export markets including China, the United States, Vietnam, and the EU posted strong growth, supporting an ongoing trade surplus.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Semiconductors, and 18 sources have reported it between 21 Jul 2026 and 1 Oct 2026.