US overtakes China as South Korea’s top export market

South Korean exports to the US exceeded shipments to China for the first time in two decades last month, in a sign of shifting ties amid global tensions over economic security and tech supply chains. South Korea sold $US11.3 billion in goods to the US in December compared with $US10.9 billion to China, the trade ministry said Monday. The switch in positions came as South Korea’s overall exports rose 5.1 per cent from a year earlier - a third monthly increase after a yearlong slump. Subscribers with digital access can view this article. Already a subscriber? Enjoy exclusive member discounts, giveaways and competitions with our…