Korea’s exports surged nearly 83 percent year-on-year in the first 10 days of September, driven by semiconductor shipments amid the global AI boom. Outbound shipments reached $35 billion in the Sept. 1-10 period, the highest level for the first 10 days of September on record. Imports rose 20.7 percent to $24.6 billion, leaving a trade surplus of $10.4 billion. Semiconductors jumped 270 percent to $16.5 billion and also set a fresh record for the period.
Containers are stacked at a port in the southeastern city of Busan, Sept. 1. Yonhap
Korea's exports surged nearly 83 percent year-on-year in the first 10 days of September, customs data showed Friday, driven by robust semiconductor shipments amid the global artificial intelligence (AI) boom.
Outbound shipments reached $35 billion in the Sept. 1-10 period, according to the numbers released by the Korea Customs Service.
The customs agency said exports reached the highest level for the first 10 days of September on record.
