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ai boom drives a rally in buying of tech shares pushing south koreas kospi to a record
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AI-generatedThe rally in South Korean semiconductor stocks (Samsung, SK Hynix) drives KOSPI to record highs, reflecting strong global AI-driven demand for memory chips. The channel is demand_spike for semiconductors, benefiting Korean chipmakers' revenue and margins. The impact is country-specific (South Korea) but linked to global tech cycle.
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- KOSPI index surged past 7,000 for the first time, reaching a record high of 7,338.61.
- Samsung Electronics rose over 14% and SK Hynix over 10%.
- Samsung's market capitalization surpassed $1 trillion.
- KOSPI increased 74% this year, following a 76% rise in 2025.
- South Korean won strengthened 1.2% against the U.S. dollar.
Memory chip prices rise 3-5% within 48h due to AI demand, benefiting Samsung and SK Hynix.
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