South Korea’s exports hit a record for Oct. 1–10, led by semiconductors

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  South Korea’s exports totaled $26.1 billion from Oct. 1 to 10, up 102% from a year earlier and the highest on record for that period.

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  Semiconductor exports led the increase, rising 170.9% to $12.2 billion.

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  Semiconductors made up 46.7% of exports, up 11.9 percentage points from a year earlier.

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  The number of working days was two higher than a year earlier, while average daily exports rose 28.5%.

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  Imports increased 65.5% to $22.3 billion, leaving a trade surplus of $3.8 billion.

Who

South Korean exporters, with semiconductor exports leading the rise.

What

Exports reached $26.1 billion, a record for Oct. 1–10 and 102% higher than a year earlier.

When

Oct. 1–10, 2026.

Where

South Korea.

Why

Semiconductor exports rose 170.9%; the period also had two more working days than a year earlier.

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