AI Boom Sends South Korean Exports to Record Highs
South Korea’s exports surged to a record US$115.28 billion in October, driven by soaring semiconductor shipments as global technology companies expand their artificial intelligence infrastructure. Published 1 November 2026, 11:17 Exports rose 93.7% year-on-year, marking the strongest annual increase since January 1974. Semiconductor exports jumped 259.4% to US$56.44 billion, accounting…