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China’s AI chip demand pushes South Korea into a rare surplus with top trade partner
South Korea's trade surplus with China increased to $3.8 billion in May 2025 due to rising demand for memory chips. The surplus followed a $1.1 billion surplus in February 2025, reversing a $764 million deficit in December 2025.
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