Bustling South Korean port with semiconductor exports reaching record high
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South Korea's exports hit record high of $87.8 billion in May

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South Korea's exports jumped 53 percent from a year earlier to a record $87.8 billion in May, driven by the semiconductor supercycle.

According to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources, outbound shipments reached $87.8 billion, up 53 percent on-year. This marked the third straight month exports exceeded $80 billion.

Semiconductor exports surged 169.4 percent to an all-time high of $37.2 billion. Shipments of D-RAMs rose 369.8 percent to $18.6 billion, while NAND flash memory exports climbed 206.8 percent to $1.7 billion.

Imports increased 20.8 percent to $60.8 billion, producing a trade surplus of $26.95 billion. Exports to China grew 80.9 percent to $18.9 billion, and those to the United States rose 59.1 percent to $15.97 billion.

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Users on X reacted to South Korea's May exports reaching a record $87.8 billion with a 53% year-over-year surge, crediting the semiconductor supercycle and AI demand. Posts noted the largest export jump since 1984 and a record trade surplus. Some highlighted semiconductor exports hitting $37 billion monthly. Discussions included positive views on economic recovery alongside notes on foreign investor outflows from Korean stocks despite the boom.

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Photorealistic depiction of South Korea's Busan port with cargo ships carrying semiconductors, overlaid graphs showing record $86.13 billion exports.
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