South Korean shares rose for a third straight session, with the Kospi gaining 3.46% as chipmakers rallied on optimism over strong AI infrastructure demand. Samsung Electronics jumped 6.16% and SK Hynix 3.86%. Foreign investors bought Korean equities worth 899.6 billion won, while broader markets remained mixed and the won weakened slightly.

South Korean shares rose on Monday, led by chipmakers Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, after a Wall Street rally and weaker U.S. jobs data eased concerns over near-term Federal…

South Korean shares rose for a third straight session, with the Kospi gaining 3.46% as chipmakers rallied on optimism over strong AI infrastructure demand. Samsung Electronics…

The benchmark Kospi gained as much as 4.8% on Thursday, extending its gain from a July 30 low to around 22%. Heavyweight memory chipmakers Samsung Electronics Co. and SK Hynix…