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Korean Stocks Rise 22% in Ten Days as Chip Rally Regains Steam
Thursday, August 13, 2026
South Korea's KOSPI benchmark index rose over the ten-day period as semiconductor stocks gained amid increased global demand for AI-related chips. The index approached levels that would mark a 20% recovery from recent lows. Major South Korean chipmakers including Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix were among the stocks that contributed to the gains.
