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South Korean Trade Balance (Aug) 34.75B vs. Exp. 30.7B (Prev. 30.32B)

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South Korea's August trade surplus reached $34.75B, beating forecasts, driven by a 68.7% surge in exports underpinned by strong AI semiconductor demand alongside a 22.5% rise in imports.

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