Semiconductor exports jumped 179% as memory chip prices continued to rise despite the issues of Apple's potential use of Chinese memory chips and a new AI development in China, the trade ministry said in a statement. Computer sales also surged 404% on increasing AI investments by big U.S. technology firms, the ministry said.

SEOUL, July 30 : South Korean exports likely extended robust growth in July, with the pace weakening from a near-half-century high but posting the second-strongest gains in the…

SK Hynix surged nearly 13% and Samsung gained 8% as South Korea's KOSPI rallied 6.24%, signaling renewed confidence in AI memory chip demand.