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KOSPI hits record peak
The market's dramatic return comes just two months after a severe rout caused by the initial Middle East crisis.
Investors are increasingly optimistic that a negotiated settlement will stabilize global energy supplies and reduce geopolitical risk.
Leading tech firms like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix saw significant share price increases as demand for AI-related hardware remains robust.
Analysts suggest that the KOSPI's performance reflects a broader trend of corporate resilience in the face of international turmoil.
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