10 Oct 2025 | 3 Mins Read

South Korean chip stocks hit record highs on AI surge

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On October 10, 2025, Japan’s Nikkei 225 surged past 39,000 to 39,098.68, its highest in 34 years. South Korea’s KOSPI rose 0.9%, led by a 4.5% jump in chipmakers. Shanghai Composite gained 0.5%, ASX 200 0.3%, and Hang Seng 0.2%, as positive economic data and sector gains buoyed Asia-Pacific markets.