South Korea's 2025 exports hit a record $710 billion, surpassing $700 billion for the first time, driven by semiconductors surging 22.2% to $173 billion amid AI and data center demand. Semiconductors led with $173 billion in exports, up 22.2% from $142 billion in 2024. December exports rose 8.7% on a working-day adjusted basis after November's [...]
