South Korean shares surged nearly 3% on Monday, led by Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, as optimism over sustained AI investment and strong semiconductor demand lifted investor sentiment. Strong exports and a firmer won also supported the broader market, with foreign investors turning net buyers of South Korean equities.

Korean stocks traded sharply higher late Monday morning as investors scooped up semiconductor shares on optimism on further artificial intelligence...

South Korean shares surged nearly 3% on Monday, led by Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, as optimism over sustained AI investment and strong semiconductor demand lifted investor…