South Korea recorded its strongest export growth in decades, driven by surging demand for semiconductors tied to artificial intelligence and advanced computing infrastructure.
Economists said the performance highlights how AI investment is reshaping trade flows and manufacturing demand across Asia, even as geopolitical tensions disrupt shipping routes elsewhere.
Analysts expect chip-related exports to remain a key growth engine, though risks from energy prices and regional conflicts continue to cloud the broader outlook.
Source: International business wire reports, June 2026
