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South Korean August 1st-10th Exports rose 45.3% Y/Y, Imports rose 23.1% Y/Y, Trade Balance at a provisional surplus of USD 1.8bln

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South Korean exports surged 45.3% in early August, driven by strong AI-related semiconductor demand, resulting in a USD 1.8 billion trade surplus amid global geopolitical and tariff uncertainties.

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