[Survey: South Korea's June Export Growth Rate Expected to Hit Fastest in Nearly 50 Years, Driven by Strong Chip Sales] According to a report by Jinse Finance, on June 29, a survey released by Reuters indicated that South Korea's export growth rate in June is likely to reach its strongest in nearly 50 years, as the global artificial intelligence (AI) investment boom drives semiconductor shipments to record highs. The median forecast of 13 economists surveyed by Reuters suggests that South Korea's exports in June are expected to grow by 61.0% year-on-year. This would surpass the 53.4% increase in May and mark the fastest growth rate since October 1978. South Korea's exports have been growing continuously since June 2025, with growth accelerating to double digits starting in December. The export growth is primarily attributed to chip manufacturers such as Samsung Electronics (005930.KS) and SK Hynix (000660.KS), as the global AI investment boom has driven up their chip prices.