South Korea's exports in the first 20 days of June rose 49.7% YoY on a working‑day adjusted basis, versus a 52.6% gain in May, Korea Customs data showed Monday. Unadjusted exports were up 60.4% YoY, imports rose 23.2% and the trade surplus reached $17.5 bln. Semiconductor exports led gains, up 188.4% YoY; computer‑related shipments surged 293.3%; petroleum product exports also rose on higher energy prices. Data showed external demand remains strong, driven by rapid AI and data‑centre investment.

South Korea's exports in the first 20 days of June rose 49.7% YoY on a working‑day adjusted basis, versus a 52.6% gain in May, Korea Customs data showed Monday. Unadjusted exports were up 60.4% YoY, imports rose 23.2% and the trade surplus reached $17.5 bln. Semiconductor exports led gains, up 188.4% YoY; computer‑related shipments surged 293.3%; petroleum product exports also rose on higher energy prices. Data showed external demand remains strong, driven by rapid AI and data‑centre investment. Policymakers are assessing how sustained semiconductor strength will affect growth, tax revenue and asset prices.