South Korea recorded its highest-ever export total for the first 20 days of April, with outbound shipments reaching $50.4 billion — a 49.4% jump compared with the same period a year ago, according to the Korea Customs Service. The surge was driven largely by semiconductors, whose exports soared 182.5% year-on-year to $18.3 billion, while computer-related equipment exports leapt nearly 400%. The strong performance generated a trade surplus of $10.4 billion, though automobile exports declined 14.1%, offering a reminder that not all sectors are sharing equally in the recovery.