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September 1, 2024

Exports extend gains to 11th straight month in August

South Korea’s exports extended on-year gains to the 11th straight month in August, data showed Sunday, driven by the strong performance of semiconductors.

Outbound shipments rose 11.4 percent on-year to US$57.9 billion last month,

S. Korea logs longest streak of tropical nights

South Korea recorded its longest streak of tropical nights this year, as a prolonged heat wave continued to grip the country throughout August, the state weather agency said Sunday.

The number of tropical nights