Korea Posts Strong February Export Growth

South Korea's exports rose 44.4 percent year-on-year to $21.39 billion in Feb. 1–10, driven by a 137.6 percent surge in semiconductor shipments to $6.73 billion, the Korea Customs Service reported Wednesday. Imports climbed 21.1 percent to $20.74 billion, leaving a $64 million trade surplus; exports to China and the United States jumped 54.1 percent and 38.5 percent respectively.