Learn languages naturally with fresh, real content!

tap to translate recording

Explore By Region

flag South Korea’s 2025 exports may surpass $700 billion, led by record chip shipments, despite declines in other sectors.

flag South Korea’s exports are on track to exceed $700 billion in 2025, fueled by record semiconductor shipments, which accounted for 28.3% of November’s total exports. flag From January to November, overall exports reached $640.2 billion, a 2.9% rise year-on-year, the highest for that period. flag However, non-semiconductor exports fell 1.5% to $487.6 billion, with declines in machinery, petroleum products, steel, petrochemicals, displays, and home appliances. flag Growth was seen in automobiles, ships, and biohealth products, but officials warn of risks from overreliance on chips, despite sustained global demand driven by AI and data centers.

7 Articles

Further Reading