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2026-09-21 08:22:10
[South Korea's exports hit a record high in the first 20 days of September: up 78.3% year-on-year, semiconductor shipments surge 259.4%] (1) South Korean customs data released Monday showed that exports from September 1 to 20 hit a record high, driven by a surge in chip sales. (2) Exports increased by 78.3% year-on-year to US$71.4 billion, the highest 20-day performance on record. (3) Semiconductor shipments increased by 259.4%. (4) On an average of working days, exports increased by 89.8%. (5) During the same period, South Korea's imports increased by 26.7% year-on-year, with a preliminary trade surplus of US$22.97 billion.
