The nation's export volume jumped 83.5% in September, extending a period of strong trade growth. Total exports reached a record $120.9 billion for the month, fueled by a surge in semiconductor shipments to meet the rising global demand for artificial intelligence technology.

The expansion in shiped goods remains centered on the semiconductor industry, which is benefiting from the ongoing AI boom. Reports from the Wall Street Journal indicate that this demand for AI chips continues to power the growth in South Korea's trade figures as global companies scale their infrastructure.