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flag South Korea's exports surged 8.4% in November 2025, driven by record semiconductor and auto sales, resulting in its largest trade surplus since 2017.

flag South Korea’s exports rose 8.4% year-on-year in November 2025, exceeding forecasts, driven by record semiconductor sales and strong auto exports, while imports increased 1.2%, leading to a $9.7 billion trade surplus—the largest since 2017. flag Semiconductor exports hit $17.26 billion, up 38.5%, fueled by demand for AI and data center chips, and auto exports climbed 13.7% after a U.S. trade deal capped tariffs at 15%. flag Shipments to China and Southeast Asia rose, but U.S. exports dipped slightly. flag The Bank of Korea held rates steady, signaling the end of its easing cycle amid strong growth and currency pressures.

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