Yonhap News5/27/2026Business2 min readSouth Korea
S. Korean stocks hit new peak above 8,200 on strong chip rally
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South Korea's KOSPI index surged to a record 8,288.7, driven by Samsung Electronics and SK hynix, despite foreign net selling, with the won strengthening against the USD.
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SEOUL, May 27 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks rose for the fourth consecutive session to a new peak of over the 8,200-point mark Wednesday, driven by a strong rally by Samsung Electronics and SK hynix. The local currency gained against the U.S. dollar. ... (Full cleaned article content)
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