South Korea Exports Jump 52.3% in First 20 Days of July

According to Yonhap, South Korea's exports rose 52.3% from a year earlier in the first 20 days of July, with outbound shipments totaling $54.9 billion in the July 1-20 period, according to Korea Customs Service data. Imports climbed 20% on-year to $42.7 billion, leaving the country with a trade surplus of $12.2 billion.