South Korean semiconductor exports surged 209% YoY to a record $46.65B in August, accounting for 47.5% of the country's goods exports, according to officials (Lim Hui Jie/CNBC)

South Korean semiconductor shipments surged 209% year-over-year in August, reaching a record $46.65 billion and representing 47.5% of the nation’s total goods exports, according to officials. The sharp rise highlights semiconductors as the dominant component of South Korea’s export portfolio.