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Korea's Oct exports double on chip surge to record
South Korea's exports more than doubled during the first 20 days of October, reaching a record $61.6 billion, driven by robust semiconductor shipments, according to customs data released Wednesday. The won also extended gains to a fresh two-year high against the dollar, supported by strong exports and foreign inflows, while the share of irregular workers hit a record high of 38.5 percent in August. Korean media highlight the export milestone as a positive economic signal, though some outlets note US trade risks could cloud the outlook.
- Exports double in 1st 20 days of October on robust chip shipments
- (LEAD) Exports double in 1st 20 days of October on robust chip shipments
- Exports during First 20 Days of October Reach Record $61.6 Billion
- S. Korean won extends gains against U.S. dollar on strong exports
- Korean won extends gains against US dollar on strong exports
- Share of irregular workers hits highest level since 2003 in Aug.: data
- Korea’s exports near $1 trillion milestone, but US trade risks cloud outlook
