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South Korea’s exports surged 44.4% year-on-year in the first ten days of February, led by a 137.6% jump in semiconductor shipments, resulting in a $600 million trade surplus as imports also rose but at a slower pace.

South Korea’s exports soared 34% year-on-year in January to a record $65.9 billion, led by semiconductors and autos, with the trade surplus hitting an all-time January high.

South Korea’s exports soared 34% year-on-year in January to a record $65.9 billion, driven by surging semiconductor shipments and robust gains in autos and IT, with the trade surplus hitting an all-time January high despite tariff headwinds in the US market.

South Korea’s exports soared 33.9% year-on-year in January to a record $65.85 billion, far surpassing market expectations and marking the eighth consecutive month of growth, driven by strong semiconductor shipments.

Japanese stocks surged as easing US-Europe tariff tensions and strong gains in semiconductor shares, led by Nvidia suppliers and SoftBank, drove the Nikkei 225 up 1.73% to a record close, with investors awaiting the Bank of Japan's policy decision.