# South Korea hits record trade surplus with semiconductors

South Korea recorded a current account surplus of $116.63 billion in Q2. The surplus exceeds Germany and Japan's combined totals. Driven by surging semiconductor demand.

https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3372150/ai-chip-surge-lifts-south-korea-record-surplus-behind-only-china

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#korea #semiconductors #surplus

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