According to South Korean media, the country's customs office has reported a preliminary increase in export value for the first 10 days of August, marking a 16.7% year-on-year growth to $15.472 billion. Semiconductor exports have been a significant driver of this growth, with a substantial increase of 42.1%, maintaining a robust double-digit growth trend since November of the previous year.

Exports to key destinations such as China (10.7%), the United States (27.7%), and Vietnam (3.6%) have shown strong performance, with exports to China reaching $3.195 billion, surpassing those to the United States at $2.458 billion.

Additional statistics from the Korea Trade Association reveal that in the second quarter of this year, semiconductors and automobiles accounted for 20.3% and 11.4% of South Korea's total exports, respectively. Together, these two product categories represent a combined share of 31.4%, setting a new record for the highest proportion in a single quarter. In terms of export value, the total for semiconductors and automobiles reached $54.3 billion in the second quarter, another record for the highest single-quarter total.

The continued growth in semiconductor exports reflects the industry's resilience and the strong demand in the global market, positioning South Korea as a major player in the semiconductor landscape.