SEOUL, June 11 (Xinhua) -- South Korea's exports rose in single digits in the first 10 days of this month due to higher demand for locally-made semiconductors and cars, customs office data showed Wednesday.
Exports stood at 15.47 billion U.S. dollars in the June 1-10 period, up 5.4 percent compared to the same period of 2024, according to Korea Customs Service.
The daily average export jumped 15.0 percent to 2.81 billion dollars in the 10-day period.
Semiconductor exports soared 22.0 percent to 3.63 billion dollars, and automotive shipments swelled 8.4 percent to 1.30 billion dollars.
Exports of oil products, mobile devices and home appliances dipped in double digits, but those for ships, computers and auto parts advanced in double figures.
Imports spiked 11.5 percent from a year earlier to 17.18 billion dollars in the first 10 days of June, sending the trade deficit to 1.71 billion dollars.
Imports for semiconductors, machinery, natural gas, cars and mobile devices advanced in double figures, but those for crude oil and oil products shrank in single digits. ■
