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Global Market: South Korean shares surge 6% as chip stocks rebound

Markets-Economic Times · 2h ago · 🇮🇳 India
Global Market: South Korean shares surge 6% as chip stocks rebound

South Korean shares surged over 6%, led by chipmakers SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics, after a steep previous-session selloff. The KOSPI triggered a volatility curb, while foreign investors bought shares. Broader gains included Hyundai Motor, Kia and LG Energy Solution. The won weakened, while Korean bond yields showed mixed movement across maturities.

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