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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 U.S. dollar, supported by strong exports and foreign inflows, while the KOSPI surged 3.3% to reclaim 5,700 as foreign buyers returned after a previous crash. Korean media highlight the chip-driven export boom as a key economic bright spot, with reports noting record outbound shipments and a continued upswing in semiconductor demand, though some coverage also points to broader industry shifts like U.S. crude purchases and local chip testing efforts.