South Korean trade data: chip shipments hit a record-high value of $32.83B in March 2026, up 151.4% YoY, pushing total exports to a record $86.13B, up 48.3% YoY Nikkei Asia 2026-04-01 Steven Borowiec Related Coverage Korea's monthly exports top $80b for first time on chip boom THE INVESTOR · Choi Ji-won Korea's monthly exports top $80 billion mark for 1st time in March Korea Joongang Daily South Korea's Export Growth Sped Up in March Under Shadow of Iran War — Update Dow Jones Newswires · Kwanwoo Jun March Exports Hit Record $86.1 Billion as Semiconductors Shine Amid Middle East Risks (Comprehensive) The Asia Business Daily · Kang Nahum Iran conflict disrupts India smartphone exports, shipments may fall up to 25%: Report Moneycontrol · Sarthak Singh AI's Chip Appetite Is Squeezing The Global Smartphone Market— Analysts Warn Of 31% Shipment Slump Ahead Benzinga · Namrata Sen