S. Korea's export hits record high in 2025

SEOUL, Jan. 2 (Xinhua) -- South Korea's export hit a record yearly high last year thanks to strong demand for locally-made semiconductors and ships, government data showed Thursday.

Export, which accounts for about half of the export-driven economy, grew 3.8 percent to reach a new high of 709.69 billion U.S. dollars in 2025 compared to the previous year, according to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources.