South Korean Chip Output Falls Despite Strong Exports
In early 2026, South Korea's chip exports soared, yet production declined by 4.4% month-on-month, highlighting concerns over geopolitical risks.
Although South Korean chip exports remained robust at the start of 2026—rising by 103% year-on-year in January and 161% in February—production actually declined. On a monthly comparison basis, chip output dropped by 4.4% month-on-month, seasonally-adjusted, in January. The discrepancy between the ...
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