Seoul, May 1, 2025 (AFP) - South Korea posts April exports gain driven by chips

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2025-05-01

South Korea's exports rose in April, driven by strong semiconductor sales, trade data showed Thursday, as trade tensions over US tariffs persist. The country, Asia's fourth largest economy, remains one of Washington's key trading partners and home to powerhouse chip and auto industries. Its exports in April totalled $58.2 billion, up 3.7 percent year-on-year, according to Korea Customs Service. According to other data released by the trade minis......

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