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Semiconductor 'Supercycle' Opens Era of First-Ever Monthly $80B Exports
South Korea's March exports exceeded $80 billion for the first time in history, proving the reality of the semiconductor supercycle. According to 'March 2026 Import and Export Trends' released by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy on April 1, March exports surged 48.3% year-on-year to reach $86.13 billion, setting an all-time high.

South Korea's March exports exceeded $80 billion for the first time in history, proving the reality of the semiconductor supercycle. South Korea's exports have broken the monthly $80 billion barrier for the first time ever.…
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