South Korea exports top $700 bn in 2025, amid AI, chips boom
Published on: Jan. 1, 2026, 11:46 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
South Korea's exports hit a record high in 2025, exceeding $700 billion, driven by a surge in AI-fueled semiconductor demand. Semiconductor exports alone reached $173.4 billion, a significant increase attributed to high-priced memory chips. Auto shipments also saw record performance, contributing to the nation's robust economic growth despite challenging global trade conditions.
