Data released Sept. 14 by South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy showed August ICT exports at $59.98 billion, up 162.6% YoY and a monthly record, marking a third consecutive month above $50 billion. ICT trade surplus was $41.37 billion, the first time it has exceeded $40 billion.

2026-09-14

Data released Sept. 14 by South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy showed August ICT exports at $59.98 billion, up 162.6% YoY and a monthly record, marking a third consecutive month above $50 billion. ICT trade surplus was $41.37 billion, the first time it has exceeded $40 billion.