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South Korea's monthly exports exceeded $120 billion for the first time on record in September, while semiconductor exports also crossed the $60 billion mark for the first time, according to figures checked against the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy's published data and contemporaneous reporting.
The claim centers on two record outcomes for September trade data: overall exports surpassing $120 billion in a single month for the first time, and semiconductor exports crossing $60 billion in a month for the first time.
The figures are supported by official government material, including an image hosted on the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy's website, along with news photography and reporting published around the data release date.
The assessment drew on a total of 11 primary sources, including ministry-hosted documentation and press coverage from the period when the September export figures were released.
The record semiconductors result reflects the continued strength of the chip sector, which has been the principal driver of Korea's export performance. Specific breakdowns by company — such as Samsung Electronics or SK hynix — were not part of the verified claim.
The verified claim covers only the two headline totals: monthly exports above $120 billion and semiconductor exports above $60 billion, both for the first time. Percentages of change, comparisons to prior months or years, and product-level details beyond semiconductors were not included in the verified scope and should be treated as unconfirmed.
The claim that September exports exceeded $120 billion for the first time and semiconductor exports surpassed $60 billion for the first time is accurate, so the verdict is True.
