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Korea's October Exports Double on Chip Surge

South Korea's exports more than doubled in 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 hit a fresh two-year high against the dollar, supported by strong exports and foreign inflows, while the KOSPI surged 3.3% to reclaim 5,700 as foreign buyers returned. Korean media highlight the chip-driven boom, with Nvidia adding Samsung Electro-Mechanics to its substrate supply chain and expanding capacity in South Korea, underscoring the sector's central role in the export surge.

  1. Exports double in 1st 20 days of October on robust chip shipments Korea Times · 2026-10-21
  2. (LEAD) Exports double in 1st 20 days of October on robust chip shipments Yonhap · 2026-10-21
  3. Exports during First 20 Days of October Reach Record $61.6 Billion KBS World · 2026-10-21
  4. Nvidia adds Samsung Electro-Mechanics to substrate supply chain, plans capacity expansion in S. Korea Korea Times · 2026-10-21
  5. [Closing Market] KOSPI Surges 3.3%, Reclaiming 5,700 As Foreign Buyers Return Business Korea · 2026-10-21
  6. S. Korean won extends gains against U.S. dollar on strong exports Yonhap · 2026-10-21
  7. Korean won extends gains against US dollar on strong exports Korea Times · 2026-10-21

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