South Korean shares surged more than 2% on Tuesday, reaching their highest level in a month, as chipmakers tracked an overnight rally in U.S. semiconductor stocks driven by optimism over artificial intelligence demand, as per a report by Reuters.
The benchmark Kospi rose 190.63 points, or 2.73%, to 7,168.57 by 0127 GMT, extending its winning streak to six sessions and reaching its highest intraday level since July 15. South Korean financial markets were closed on Monday.