The trade deficit doubled year-on-year in 40 days this year to reach $17.6 billion, while semiconductor exports plummeted by 40%, revealing the limits of high-price and low-growth economic policies caused by negligence in neighboring countries. The Korea Customs Service's trade balance from February 1 to 10 was $4.971 billion, and the trade deficit for 40 days from January 1 this year was $17.62..