S. KOREA’S EXPORTS IN MARCH ROSE 16.6 PERCENT TO $53.8 BILLION

Highlights –

• S. Korea’s exports in March rose 16.6 percent to $53.8 billion.
• Rising demand for chips and autos led to gains in exports.
• The country’s imports also rose 18.8 percent to $4.17 billion.
• Exports of automobiles jumped 15.3 percent to hit $4.4 billion.

South Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy compiled a data showing....