(News Focus) AI-driven chip rally, U.S.-Iran deal drive KOSPI to unprecedented new heights
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Source: South Korea
Published: 2026-06-18 17:13 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Asia, South Korea, Iran, Technology & AI, Economy & Finance, Financial Markets, World News, Business & Economy, Asia Pacific, Technology
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SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) surged past 9,000 points for the first time ever Thursday, buoyed by a technology rally driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and led by Samsung Electronics Co. and SK hynix.
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