South Korea's exports soar 83% in September driven by semiconductor boom

In early September 2026, South Korea's exports surged nearly 83% year-on-year, reaching $35 billion. This increase was driven by a 270% rise in semiconductor shipments, which totaled $16.5 billion. Imports also rose by 20.7% to $24.6 billion, resulting in a trade surplus of $10.4 billion.