Chip exports seen climbing to $180b next year on AI-driven memory demand
South Korea’s semiconductor and display industries are set to be clear winners in 2026, driven by surging global investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure, while petrochemicals, steel and construction will remain under sustained pressure amid China’s growing manufacturing dominance and persistent trade uncertainty, a business survey showed Sunday.
In its “2026 Industry Outlook,” the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry surveyed 11 major industry associations and classified sectors using a weather-style forecast to signal relative performance next year.
Semiconductors and displays were rated “clear,” indicating strong growth prospects, as AI data cen
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