Semiconductor boom lifts South Korea exports to $98.25B, widens surplus

South Korea's exports reached a record $98.25 billion in August 2026, driven by a semiconductor export surge to $46.7 billion, reflecting strong AI infrastructure demand. The trade surplus widened to $34.75 billion, with high growth in exports to China, the US, 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.