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South Korea Reports Record August Export Surge Driven by Semiconductor Demand

South Korea's August exports jumped 68.7 percent year-on-year to $98.25 billion, marking the fifteenth consecutive month of growth and fueling government plans for a record fiscal budget. The surge was primarily driven by robust global demand for semiconductors.

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