South Korea's KOSPI Surges to Three-Week High as Chip Stocks Rally and Wall Street Hits Fresh Record

Source: Ibtimes.com.au· Tony Jackson· August 17, 2026

South Korea's KOSPI index surged to a three-week high, driven by semiconductor gains and easing inflation concerns, reflecting a dramatic market rebound amid AI-driven volatility.

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