South Korea KOSPI index breaks 6,000 mark for the first time amid AI chip rally
South Korea's KOSPI index surged past 6,000 today amid a major rally in chipmaker stocks. This milestone comes only a month after the market hit the 5,000 mark.
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South Korea's benchmark KOSPI index topped the 6,000 mark for the first time on February 25, 2026, as a rally in chipmaker stocks led by artificial intelligence optimism pushed the market to new heights. The index opened the session at 6,022.7, representing a major milestone for investors in South Korea 
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KR.The record-breaking performance was driven by significant gains in the semiconductor industry, with Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and SK hynix Inc. both climbing to fresh highs. The focus on artificial intelligence has served as the primary trigger for the recent surge in these key technology stocks.
