South Korean stocks hit a record high Tuesday, driven by tech giants like Samsung Electronics and Naver, fueled by hopes of AI collaboration with Nvidia. Despite a volatile trading session, the KOSPI closed higher. Meanwhile, consumer inflation surged to a two-year peak, potentially prompting monetary tightening. Foreign investors continued their selling spree.

South Korean stocks surged to record highs on Monday. Strong chip exports fueled the rally, boosted by hopes of AI collaborations with Nvidia. Major tech firms like Samsung…

South Korean stocks extended a rally to a fresh all-time high Monday, driven by strong gains in stocks related to artificial intelligence. The local currency ro