South Korea’s exports surged 70.9% year-on-year to a record high of USD 102.25 billion in June 2026, accelerating sharply from an upwardly revised 53.4% jump in May and marking the strongest growth since June 1976.

Exports exceeded USD 100 billion for the first time, mainly driven by a surge in semiconductor shipments.

Shipments increased for the 13th consecutive month.