An electronic board displays prices for LG Electronics and Kospi in Hana Bank's trading room in Jung District, central Seoul, on June 1. [KIM JONG-HO]
The Kospi surged to a record high on Monday amid expectations surrounding Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s upcoming visit to Korea and potential partnerships with some of the country’s largest technology and manufacturing companies.
Beginning Friday, Huang is expected to hold talks with SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won, Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung, LG Group Chairman Koo Kwang-mo and Naver founder and Chairman Lee Hae-jin.
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The Kospi closed at 8,788.38 on Monday, up 3.68 percent from the previous session, according to the Korea Exchange.
