South Korea's exports to US top China's for first time in 20 years amid strengthening ties
• South Korea's exports to the US totaled $11.3B in December, exceeding exports to China ($10.9B) for the first time in 20 years
• South Korea's overall exports grew 5.1% year-over-year in December
• The US has seen shipments from South Korea rise for 5 straight months
• South Korean President Yoon is deepening ties with the US amid geopolitical changes
• China is reportedly increasing spending on semiconductor production for AI and smartphones