South Korea's Semiconductor Exports Shatter Record With $60.3 Billion September Surge on AI Demand

South Korea's semiconductor exports reached an unprecedented $60.3 billion in September 2026, surging 262.8% year-over-year and accounting for nearly half of the country's total exports. The explosive growth reflects global demand for memory chips powering artificial intelligence data centers, positioning South Korea's Samsung and SK Hynix as critical suppliers in the AI infrastructure buildout.