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flag South Korea's exports rose 12.7% in September, driven by strong chip and auto demand, despite U.S. tariffs.

flag South Korea’s exports rose 12.7% year-on-year in September to $65.95 billion, a 14-month high, driven by strong semiconductor and auto demand amid the AI boom, though adjusted for calendar effects, exports fell 6.1%. flag Chip exports surged 22%, and auto shipments jumped 17%, despite U.S. tariffs. flag Exports to the U.S. dipped 1.4% due to new tariffs, while steel exports dropped sharply after duties doubled. flag Imports rose 8.2%, widening the trade surplus to $9.56 billion, the largest since 2018. flag Economists cite shifting trade dynamics and stalled U.S. talks over tariffs as ongoing concerns.

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