'Record-High Exports': President Lee Promotes Achievements by Posting Customs Chief's Report on SNS

President Lee Jae-myung has shared a report from the Korea Customs Service highlighting that this year’s cumulative exports have surpassed last year’s annual performance, reaching the highest level in history, and used this opportunity to promote the country’s economic achievements.

President Lee Jae-myung is speaking at the senior secretary meeting held at the Blue House on the 3rd. 2026.9.3 Yonhap News Agency

On September 5, President Lee posted a message titled "Report by Commissioner Lee Jong-wook of the Korea Customs Service" on X (formerly Twitter). According to the report, this year’s accumulated export volume has reached 709.4 billion US dollars, exceeding last year’s record annual export total of 709.3 billion US dollars. Commissioner Lee Jong-wook reported, "We surpassed last year’s total performance 117 days earlier, achieving this milestone within just 248 days."

The commissioner further stated, "Despite the uncertain global trade environment, including the strengthening of protectionism, the restructuring of global supply chains, and the situation in the Middle East, Korea’s exports continue to grow at a remarkable pace." He added, "If the current robust export trend continues, it is projected that annual exports will reach 1 trillion US dollars by early December."

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