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South Korea's current account surplus in the second quarter reached $116.63 billion, exceeding the combined surpluses of Germany and Japan ($102.89 billion) for the first time since comparable data began in 1996, according to Bank of Korea data cited by Yonhap and KBS World. The surplus more than quadrupled from a year earlier, driven by robust semiconductor exports, and ranked second among 36 major economies after China's $193.72 billion. Korean media highlight this as a historic milestone for a manufacturing economy, with Dong-a Ilbo reporting it as 'the first time ever' surpassing the two countries' combined figure.