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Korea's Exports Top $900B for First Time

South Korea's cumulative exports from January to October surpassed $900 billion for the first time ever, driven by strong semiconductor sales, with October alone hitting a record $115.3 billion, up 93.7 percent year-on-year, according to the Korea Times and Yonhap. KBS World reports October exports exceeded $110 billion for the second consecutive month, and the Hankyoreh notes the country is nearing the $1 trillion annual milestone, though US trade risks cloud the outlook. Korean media highlight this as a historic achievement, with the Korea Economic Daily emphasizing the first $900 billion breakthrough and the possibility of reaching $1 trillion in annual exports.

  1. October Exports Hit Second-Highest Monthly Total on Record KBS World · 2026-11-01
  2. Korea's monthly exports hit $115.3 bil. in Oct. on strong chip sales Korea Times · 2026-11-01
  3. Korea’s exports near $1 trillion milestone, but US trade risks cloud outlook Hankyoreh
  4. 한국 수출 첫 9000억달러 돌파…연수출 1조달러 보인다 한국경제 · 2026-11-01
  5. 韩今年前10个月累计出口史上首破9000亿美元 韩联社 · 2026-11-01

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