South Korean stocks celebrated their best quarter in almost three decades, driven by a phenomenal surge in chipmakers. The KOSPI index soared, with tech giants Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix posting impressive gains, fueled by a new government strategy for semiconductor and AI investments. Despite some volatility, the market's performance highlights a strong investor focus on the AI-driven chip sector's potential.

South Korea's KOSPI surged 68% in Q2 2026, its best quarter since 1998, driven by Samsung and SK Hynix amid booming AI chip demand and rising volatility.

South Korean stocks celebrated their best quarter in almost three decades, driven by a phenomenal surge in chipmakers. The KOSPI index soared, with tech giants Samsung Electronics…