22 Sep 2025 | 5 Mins Read
South Korean stock market reaches new high with Samsung gains
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South Korean shares hit a record high on Monday, driven by Samsung Electronics' 4.89% increase on investor optimism in the semiconductor industry. The KOSPI rose 0.73% to 3,470.37. Chipmaker SK Hynix gained 0.78%, while Hyundai Motor and Kia Corp were up 1.64% and unchanged respectively. POSCO Holdings shed 1.06% and Samsung BioLogics fell 0.29%. Foreigners bought 387.9 bn won worth of shares.