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South Korean Stock Market Surges Nearly 3 Percent Driven by AI Chip Demand

South Korean shares rose nearly 3% as Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix gained from strong artificial intelligence chip demand and foreign investments.

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South Korean Shares Advance on Semiconductor Strength Despite Weekly Slump

South Korean equities gained 0.85 percent driven by chipmakers Samsung and SK Hynix, though higher bond yields pushed the index toward a weekly loss.

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