South Korean shares rose on Friday, led by gains in Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix after U.S. semiconductor stocks advanced, though the KOSPI remained on track for a weekly decline. Foreign investor inflows and a stronger won supported sentiment, while broader market weakness and rising bond yields kept investors cautious amid focus on monetary policy and financial-market risks.

South Korean shares surged over 6%, led by chipmakers SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics, after a steep previous-session selloff. The KOSPI triggered a volatility curb, while…

The KOSPI surged past 6,800 on Thursday, as SK hynix and Samsung Electronics rallied on expectations for increased shareholder returns and easing U...