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South Korea’s exports play a pivotal role as a leading economic indicator, often referred to as the world’s “canary in the coal mine”. This is due to the country’s substantial exposure to the three largest economies: the United States, China, and Japan.
In a positive turn of events, South Korea’s exports showed resilience, experiencing a 5.1% year-over-year growth in December 2023, reaching $57.6 billion. While slightly below the anticipated 6.6% increase, this marked the third consecutive month of export expansion.
The growth was primarily fueled by a remarkable rebound in semiconductor exports, surging by 21.8%. This sector demonstrated sustained momentum, posting a second consecutive monthly increase. Notably, automobile exports continued their impressive 18-month growth streak with a 17.9% jump, while display products and home appliances increased by 10.9% and 2.9%, respectively.
Examining the destination of these exports, shipments to the United States experienced robust growth, rising by 20.8%. However, the same cannot be said for exports to South Korea’s top trading partner, China, which continued their decline, dropping by 2.9%.

(Exports YoY, MOTIE Korea)
Despite the positive developments in December, South Korea’s overall exports for the full year of 2023 experienced a 7.4% decline compared to 2022. This significant downturn was primarily attributed to a substantial 23.7% plunge in chip sales, driven by global economic uncertainty and China’s economic softening.
While December showcased better-than-expected growth, challenging external conditions persisted for Korean exporters. The global economic landscape remains dynamic and poses ongoing challenges despite the recent positive indicators.
A: The recent growth is powered by a rebound in semiconductor exports, with a notable surge of 21.8% in December.
A: Shipments to the United States witnessed robust 20.8% growth, while exports to China continued their decline, dropping by 2.9%.
A: The significant downturn is primarily attributed to a 23.7% plunge in chip sales amid global economic uncertainty and China’s softening economy.
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