South Korea's Q1 Exports Hit Record High, Eyes Top 5 Global Rank

South Korea Q1 exports hit record high, eyes No. 5 global rank

South Korea’s exports surged to a record high in the first quarter, fueled by a sharp rise in semiconductor sales, the Industry Ministry said Wednesday, raising expectations that the country could climb to fifth place in global export rankings if the current momentum continues. Exports for the January-March period jumped 37.8 percent on-year to $219.9 billion, marking the highest-ever export figure for a first quarter, according to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources. The previous reco

By The Korea Herald