In September 2025, South Korea's exports experienced a significant increase, climbing 12.7% year-on-year to reach an unprecedented USD 65.95 billion. This surge represents a sharp acceleration from the previous month's revised growth of 1.2% and far surpasses market expectations of a 7.2% rise, according to preliminary data. This marks the most substantial growth in exports since July 2024, primarily fueled by strong semiconductor demand.