Yonhap News5/1/2026BusinessSouth Korea
South Korea's April Exports Surge 48% to $85.9B on Semiconductor Boom
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- South Korea's exports reached $85.89 billion in April, up 48% year-on-year, marking the second-highest monthly figure on record.
- Semiconductor exports jumped 173.5% to $31.9 billion amid AI demand, while trade surplus hit $23.77 billion.
- Exports to China rose 62.5% and to the U.S. gained 54%.
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South Korea's exports reached $85.89 billion in April, up 48% year-on-year, marking the second-highest monthly figure on record. Semiconductor exports jumped 173.5% to $31.9 billion amid AI demand, while trade surplus hit $23.77 billion. Exports to China rose 62.5% and to the U.S. gained 54%.
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