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koreaherald.comSamsung Electronics Shares Surge Over 10% to Push Market Cap Above $1 Trillion
Shares of Samsung Electronics rose more than 10% on Wednesday, lifting its market capitalization beyond $1 trillion for the second time this year. The gain followed record first-quarter profits driven by high-bandwidth memory chip sales. The Kospi index climbed above 7,000 for th…
koreatimes.co.krSeoul Shares Close Flat at 6,475.63 Amid Tech Declines and Defense Stock Gains
Seoul's benchmark KOSPI index ended nearly unchanged on April 24, 2026, after a record high the previous day, with investors buying defense stocks amid Middle East tensions while tech shares fell. The South Korean won weakened against the U.S. dollar. Yonhap reported gains in def…
koreaherald.comSouth Korea's KOSPI Closes at Record High Amid Hopes for U.S.-Iran Talks
South Korea's benchmark KOSPI index reached a new record close on April 21, 2026, rising 2.72 percent to 6,388.47 points. The gain follows volatility triggered by the U.S.-Iran conflict, with investors focusing on potential peace talks and strong tech sector performance. Market a…