South Korea's Exports Hit Record High Amid AI-Driven Semiconductor Demand
Exports surged 83.5 percent to surpass $120 billion for the first time, driven by booming demand for semiconductors tied to the global AI boom.
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South Korea's exports reached a record high, climbing 83.5 percent to surpass $120 billion for the first time, according to figures cited in trade reporting.
The surge was driven primarily by surging global demand for semiconductors, as companies worldwide continue investing heavily in artificial intelligence infrastructure that relies on advanced memory chips and processors.
South Korea is home to major semiconductor manufacturers that supply chips used in AI data centers, a sector that has seen sharply rising orders as technology firms expand their computing capacity.
The export figures mark a milestone for the country's trade performance, with the $120 billion threshold crossed for the first time on record.
No further breakdown of the data by specific product category or destination market was immediately available.
Sources
- South Korea’s exports hit record high on AI boom — Al Jazeera — All
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