South Korea's KOSPI staged a record-breaking rally, surging around 15% as AI optimism returned to global markets. Chip heavyweights Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix jumped more than 25% after strong U.S. Big Tech earnings and renewed confidence in AI spending eased fears of a slowdown. The rebound was further supported by foreign buying and policy measures aimed at stabilising Korean markets following this week's sharp selloff
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