The growing global demand for semiconductors South Korean exports soared to a record level in 2025, despite the turbulence caused by the Donald Trump’s tariffsaccording to official figures released on Thursday.
Total South Korean exports reached more than $700 billion in 2025, according to the Ministry of Industry, 3.8% more than in 2024.
The global interest in artificial intelligence made the semiconductor industry will register exports for 173.4 billion dollars in 2025a record figure and an increase of 20% since the previous year, indicated the Ministry.
The memory chips used in AI data centers were in strong demand, he added.
The South Korean technology giant Samsung Electronics is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of memory chips, providing crucial components for the AI industry and the infrastructure it requires.
South Korea It is also home to SK hynix, another key player in the global semiconductor market.
This country, Asia’s fourth largest economy, initially faced US tariffs of 25%, but reached an agreement to reduce them to 15%.
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