Semiconductor Exports Reach USD 10 Billion From August 1-10... 'Highest Ever' [1-Minute Brief]

[At a Glance]
1. [Market] Robust semiconductor exports... Record high for August
2. [Commodities] Korea and Tajikistan to strengthen cooperation on key minerals
3. [Defense Industry] Hanwha to acquire Austal USA

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■ Semiconductor exports reach USD 10 billion by the 10th of this month... Highest ever for August

○ Korea Customs Service, export-import status for August 1-10
○ Total exports reached USD 21.3 billion, up 45.3%
○ Trade balance recorded a surplus of USD 1.8 billion

■ Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy: "Cooperation with Tajikistan on key minerals to expand"

○ Discussions on cooperation projects ahead of the '1st Korea-Central Asia Summit' on September 16
○ Plans to discover cooperative projects by linking mineral exploration and development technologies
○ The first 'Korea-Tajikistan Mineral Forum' will be held on August 12

■ Hanwha pursues acquisition of Austal USA for up to USD 1.2 billion... Expanding U.S. shipbuilding and defense base

○ Hanwha currently holds a 19.9% stake in Austal
○ Hanwha seeks to acquire Austal USA division
○ "Contributing to the revitalization of U.S. shipbuilding is the top priority"

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