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[^2]\n\nSemiconductor exports surged to $46.65 billion in August, marking a 209% increase year-on-year and continuing a streak of three consecutive months exceeding $40 billion. [^3]\n\nThe Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy reported that South Korea's exports in August reached $98.25 billion, a 68.7% increase compared to the same month in the previous year. [^4]\n\nAccording to the South Korean industry ministry, Kim is expected to hold final talks with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Korean investment in the U.S. during the trip. [^5]\n\nBefore departing, Kim said the two sides need to 'finalize the details' of discussed issues, including the selection of Korean investment projects in the U.S. [^6]\n\nSouth Korea's Minister of Industry, Trade and Resources, Kim Jung-kwan, is visiting the United States to attend the G20 Innovation Ministerial Meeting. [^7]\n\nThe South Korean industry ministry said Kim's itinerary includes visits to North Carolina, Washington D.C., and Louisiana, with the trip running through Thursday. [^8]\n\nImports climbed 22.6 percent year-over-year to US$63.51 billion, resulting in a trade surplus of US$34.75 billion for August. [^9]\n\nMajor technology companies known as hyperscalers, including Google and Amazon, stepped up spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure, driving the surge in semiconductor demand. [^10]\n\nExports of computers increased by 419.5% to $6.24 billion, driven by sustained investment in AI infrastructure by major technology companies. [^11]\n\nThe trade surplus for August was recorded at $34.75 billion, representing a $28.34 billion increase from the previous year and marking the third consecutive month of a surplus exceeding $30 billion. 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