The Kospi has lost momentum after a blistering first-half rally, fueling fears that the semiconductor cycle is nearing its peak and casting doubt over the marke

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…