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South Korea exports surpass full-year record, hit $709.4 billion YTD

South Korea's exports surpass full-year record, reaching $709.4 billion YTD.

By · Published September 8, 2026  19:06 UTC · Updated September 9, 2026  04:32 UTC

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South Korea's exports topped a full‑year record at $709.4 billion YTD, driven largely by AI and semiconductor chips. The surge helped narrow the current‑account surplus gap with Taiwan while the surplus grew to nearly twice last year's full‑year total, keeping the country on track to become the fourth nation to reach $1 trillion in annual exports.

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South Korea's exports have seen significant growth, driven by the chip industry. The surge in exports has put South Korea on track to become the fourth country to hit $1 trillion in annual exports. The country's current account surplus has also narrowed, with the gap with Taiwan decreasing.

Coverage from CNBC notes that the rapid growth in semiconductor exports raises questions about whether it's too much of a good thing. Coverage from Aju Press reports that the country's surplus has already reached nearly twice last year's full-year total. South Korea's economic growth is being driven by the chip industry, with the country's semiconductor exports playing a key role.

As the country continues to push for $1 trillion in annual exports, it will be interesting to see how the industry evolves and whether it can sustain this level of growth.

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What is driving South Korea's export growth?

The chip industry, particularly semiconductor exports, is driving the growth.

Has South Korea's current account surplus narrowed?

Yes, with the gap with Taiwan decreasing.

Is South Korea on track to achieve $1 trillion in annual exports?

Yes, according to the customs chief.

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