https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/south-korea-exports-surpass-full-year-record-hit-709-4-billion-ytdContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/south-korea-exports-surpass-full-year-record-hit-709-4-billion-ytdhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/south-korea-exports-surpass-full-year-record-hit-709-4-billion-ytd#u60607Mon, 07 Sep 2026 22:23:45 +0000South Korea has reached $709.4 billion in year-to-date exports, surpassing its previous full-year record. This growth is driven by a surge in semiconductor exports, which have tripled year-over-year. AI chips specifically account for half of the export growth. The customs chief states the nation is on track to reach a $1 trillion annual export milestone, which would make South Korea the fourth country to achieve this mark. Additionally, the current account surplus has reached nearly twice the total recorded for the previous full year.Why it mattersThe surge reflects global demand for AI infras