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Illusion of semiconductor boom: AI high value smiles, but commodity and electronics sectors in shadow

South Korea\'s semiconductor exports continue to hit record highs, but performance is diverging even within memory chips. Demand tied to AI infrastructure is lifting prices and volumes for high-value, high-capacity server memory and enterprise SSDs, while commodity DRAM lags. Data for September show semiconductors driving overall export growth and trade surplus. Some warn the strength could distort fourth-quarter indicators, as broader manufacturing and electronics sectors remain subdued due to rising input and logistics costs.

Industry

South Korea semiconductor exports top $60 billion for first time in September, total exports up 84%

South Korea\'s semiconductor exports rose to $60.3 billion in September, the first time a single item topped $60 billion in a month, the industry ministry said. Total exports climbed 83.5 percent to $120.9 billion, also a monthly first, while imports rose 26.0 percent to $71.1 billion, lifting the trade surplus to $49.9 billion. Exports to China, the United States and ASEAN all increased sharply, led by semiconductors.

Finance

P2P lenders gain momentum as rules ease; financial CEO appointments gather pace

Korea\'s online investment-linked finance industry is accelerating mid-rate lending to mid-to-low credit borrowers and sole proprietors after regulatory improvements. The Financial Services Commission plans to raise self-funding investment limits and financial-company linked investment caps, and expand limits for general investors. Major financial institutions are also stepping up CEO selection processes, while regulators tighten oversight of bank asset quality, governance and internal controls. Payment and digital-asset businesses widen partnerships and services.