JPMorgan forecasts Kospi to hit 10,000, up over 25%, driven by semiconductor optimism and strong foreign inflows.
Samsung Electronics reaches $1 trillion market cap, driven by AI chip demand and record operating profit.
South Korea's Kospi index surged 6.5% to a record high above 7,000, driven by chip stocks and Samsung's earnings.
South Korea's Kospi index surged 6.5% to a new peak above 7,000, extending 2026 gains over 70%.
South Korea's Kospi soared to a new record, tracking Wall Street gains and benefiting from falling oil prices amid easing Mideast tensions.
Kospi notched a fresh record high as most Asian indexes traded higher on Monday, driven by positive sentiment.