📊Executive Summary

In September 2025, South Korea recorded its highest export figures since March 2022, reaching $65.95 billion, a 12.7% increase year-over-year. Notably, semiconductor exports surged to $16.61 billion, driven by strong demand for high-bandwidth memory (HBM) and DDR5 products. The automotive sector also saw significant growth, with exports totaling $6.4 billion, including increases in electric and hybrid vehicles. This robust export performance reflects a diversification of markets amid challenges posed by U.S. tariffs. The government plans to enhance support for maintaining export competitiveness....