South Korea's exports reached a record high of over $700 billion in 2025, marking a 3.8% increase from the previous year. This surge was primarily driven by a significant boom in semiconductor exports, which alone totaled $173.4 billion, fueled by high demand for AI-related memory chips. Auto shipments also achieved record performance, contributing to the nation's economic growth amidst challenging global trade conditions. The government plans to triple AI spending to become a global leader in the field.