South Korean shares jumped more than 5% to a record close as chipmakers led the charge. Optimism around AI demand and strong U.S. tech earnings boosted sentiment, while data pointing to expanding factory activity and rising exports supported the rally. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix both reached record highs, underscoring how semiconductor momentum is driving markets.
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