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AI chip surge lifts South Korea to record surplus, behind only China
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Fusion42 · 26 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
South Korea's current account surplus reached a record US$116.63 billion in Q2 2026, mainly driven by a 181.6% increase in semiconductor chip exports amid a global AI chip boom, placing it second only to China's surplus among major economies.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Semiconductors, and 6 sources have reported it between 25 Oct 2026 and 26 Oct 2026.
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South Korea's chip export surge has opened a narrow window to diversify and strengthen your semiconductor supply chain before prices normalize and global competition intensifies. You need to act fast to secure partnerships and investments while demand holds.
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6 sources · first reported 25 Oct 2026 · latest 26 Oct 2026
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