ICT exports reach record high for July
(World News Science)

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy announced on Aug. 9 that exports of information and communication technology (ICT) goods jumped 20.9 percent to $15.7 billion in July, setting a new record for the month. Korea has posted record-high exports for each month for six consecutive months since February. A significant expansion in semiconductor exports as well as double-digit increases in shipments to major markets including China, Vietnam, the U.S., and the European Union (EU) drove the growth. Imports in the ICT sector rose 15.2 percent...