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KOSPI hits record high on AI optimism
The record-breaking performance of the South Korean stock market highlights the resilience of the global tech sector amid geopolitical instability.
Chipmakers like Samsung and SK Hynix have led the gains as investors bet on the continued expansion of AI infrastructure.
While Middle East tensions remain a concern, the possibility of successful peace talks in Pakistan has provided a significant boost to investor sentiment.
Analysts suggest that the convergence of tech innovation and diplomatic progress could sustain the current momentum in Asian markets.
KOSPI
Stock market index
Stock market index
South Korea
Country in East Asia
Country in East Asia
Samsung Electronics
South Korean multinational electronics corporation
South Korean multinational electronics corporation
SK Hynix
South Korean memory semiconductor supplier
South Korean memory semiconductor supplier