S. Korea's exports grow 6.8 pct in 20 days of December

Summary

South Korea's exports grew 6.8% in the first 20 days of December led by strong semiconductor demand, while automotive shipments declined.

Key Points
  • South Korea's exports rose 6.8 percent to 43.03 billion USD in the first 20 days of December.
  • Semiconductor exports surged 41.8 percent to 11.65 billion USD.
  • Automotive shipments fell 12.7 percent to 3.25 billion USD.
  • South Korea posted a trade surplus of 3.82 billion USD in the same period.
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