# South Korea exports surpass full-year record, reach $709.4 billion YTD

https://mins.news/en/item/46473

- Reuters, 2026-09-05 09:45 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/south-korea-exports-surpass-full-year-record-hit-7094-billion-ytd-2026-09-05/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a9be4a96f82110001166e5c

> South Korea’s exports have reached $709.4 billion so far this year, exceeding the previous full-year record, the customs office said on Saturday. The economy is benefiting from strong global demand for AI chips.

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