The Latest Breaking News from Kospi

Samsung Hits $1 Trillion Valuation — Stock Explodes As AI Chip Race Intensifies

Samsung Electronics became the second Asian firm after TSMC to reach a $1 trillion valuation as shares surged 15%, driven by record AI chip profits.

International Business Times UK · May 6

KOSPI Soars to Record 6388 as Semiconductor Rally Defies Middle East Tensions

Gains were led by heavyweight technology names, particularly memory chip giants. SK Hynix soared more than 5 percent to top 1.2 million won per share for the first time, hitting the symbolic "1.2 million nix" milestone.

International Business Times · Apr 21

Oil worries and Iran war hammer Asian stocks, with Korea's KOSPI taking the biggest hit

Still, analysts see the selling as a "knee-jerk risk-off market reaction."

Fortune · Mar 9