South Korea posts record $60B current account surplus on chip supercycle

South Korea's current account surplus hit an all-time high of over US$60 billion in September, driven by the semiconductor supercycle. This reflects robust export demand for chips, reinforcing global tech-cycle strength. The record surplus may support the won and signal sustained growth in the tech-driven export sector.

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